Bicolored Wren
A species of Cactus Wrens Scientific name : Campylorhynchus griseus Genus : Cactus Wrens
Bicolored Wren, A species of Cactus Wrens
Botanical name: Campylorhynchus griseus
Genus: Cactus Wrens
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Description General Info
Description
The bicolored wren (Campylorhynchus griseus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and far-northern Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. At 21.5 cm (8.5 in) long, it is the largest South American wren and second in size only to the giant wren overall for the family.
Size
22 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Red
White
Feeding Habits
Bicolored Wren primarily consumes insects and fruits. It forages in foliage and on the ground, often flipping leaves to uncover prey. Notably adept at exploiting a range of food sources, it has no unique dietary adaptations.
Habitat
The bicolored Wren typically inhabits a range of subtropical and tropical environments, from dry to moist lowland forests, as well as both dry and high-altitude shrublands. It favors regions that host scattered bushland and can thrive in areas characterized by varied vegetation, including arid thorn-scrub with cacti, though it generally avoids fully forested or completely open landscapes. This diverse habitat preference spans across broad geographical regions, with altitudinal ranges reaching up to 2100 meters in some areas, reflecting the species' adaptability to different ecological zones.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wrens Genus
Cactus Wrens Species
Bicolored Wren