Rufous-naped Wren
A species of Cactus Wrens Scientific name : Campylorhynchus rufinucha Genus : Cactus Wrens
Rufous-naped Wren, A species of Cactus Wrens
Botanical name: Campylorhynchus rufinucha
Genus: Cactus Wrens
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Description General Info
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Description
The Veracruz wren (Campylorhynchus rufinucha) is a songbird of the family Troglodytidae, the wrens. It is a resident breeding species in central Veracruz, Mexico. This species was split from the rufous-naped wren when it was determined three main populations vary markedly in size and coloration, and represented separate species: Veracruz wren (restricted to central coastal Veracruz), Sclater's wren (north and west from western Chiapas), and rufous-backed wren (south and east from western Chiapas). This species sometimes retains the name rufous-naped wren by some taxonomists. Some taxonomic authorities do not recognize the split, including the American Ornithological Society.
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Rufous-naped Wren mainly feeds on insects including beetles, spiders, crickets, larvae, and cockroaches, as well as consuming table scraps. This bird forages in a variety of ways and has adapted to a diverse diet.
Habitat
Rufous-naped Wren thrives in lowland tropical dry forests, often found in arid and semi-arid regions characterized by dry scrub. These birds adapt well to human-altered environments and occasionally inhabit coastal mangroves and the fringes of cloud forests. They are predominantly seen from sea level up to the mid-elevation zones within broader Central American regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wrens Genus
Cactus Wrens Species
Rufous-naped Wren