Apolinar's Wren vs Bewick's Wren
Cistothorus apolinari compared with Thryomanes bewickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Apolinar's Wren | Bewick's Wren |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cistothorus apolinari | Thryomanes bewickii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troglodytidae | Troglodytidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 17.85 g (0.63 oz) | 9.8 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Apolinar's Wren
Least Concern
Bewick's Wren
About These Birds
Apolinar's Wren
Apolinar's Wren is an endangered marsh wren endemic to Colombia's Eastern Andes, weighing about 18 grams with a wingspan near 11 cm. It inhabits reed beds and wetland vegetation in high-altitude bogotá savanna wetlands. Severe habitat loss from wetland drainage has pushed this secretive wren toward endangerment.
Bewick's Wren
Bewick's Wren is a lively, long-tailed wren of scrubby habitats, chaparral, and open woodlands across western North America. It is brown above with white underparts, a long barred tail held cocked upward, and a bold white eyebrow. It forages actively in dense vegetation for insects and spiders, and the male sings a complex, variable song.