Band-backed Wren vs Banded Wren

Campylorhynchus zonatus compared with Thryophilus pleurostictus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Band-backed Wren Banded Wren
Scientific Name Campylorhynchus zonatus Thryophilus pleurostictus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Troglodytidae Troglodytidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 15.7 cm (6.2 in) 12.8 cm (5.0 in)
Weight 30.32 g (1.07 oz) 18.2 g (0.64 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 2-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Band-backed Wren only

None

Banded Wren only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Band-backed Wren

Least Concern

Banded Wren

About These Birds

Band-backed Wren

The Band-backed Wren is a large wren found in humid forests and forest edges from Mexico through Central America to northwestern South America, belonging to the family Troglodytidae. Weighing about 30.3g with a wingspan of 15.7cm, it has boldly barred upperparts and lives in noisy social groups. It forages actively through dense vegetation for insects and small invertebrates.

Banded Wren

The Banded Wren is a small wren of the family Troglodytidae found in dry forest and dense scrub from Mexico to Costa Rica. Weighing about 18.2g with a wingspan of 12.8cm, it has boldly barred flanks and white-streaked upperparts. It forages actively near the ground for insects in tangled undergrowth.

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