Zapata Wren
A species of Zapata Wren Scientific name : Ferminia cerverai Genus : Zapata Wren
Zapata Wren, A species of Zapata Wren
Botanical name: Ferminia cerverai
Genus: Zapata Wren
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
Measuring about 16 centimetres (6.3 in) in length, it is brown overall, though striped with black and with grayish underparts. Its tail is long. The bird's song is similar to that of the house wren, in that it is high-pitched and loud, described as a "musical warble preceded by guttural note, given in series of three or four phrases." 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Zapata Wren primarily feeds on insects, spiders, small snails, and lizards, supplementing its diet with berries. It exhibits specialized foraging behavior, adept at extracting prey from within dense swamp vegetation, indicative of its unique dietary adaptations to its habitat.
Habitat
Zapata Wren is typically found in savanna-type swamp environments, characterized by freshwater marshes and lowland savanna featuring scattered bushes and low trees. The predominant vegetation within its habitat includes sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense) and Southern cattail (Typha dominguensis). These birds utilize the scattered bushes as songposts, which are an essential aspect of their habitat. The water levels in these areas vary seasonally, with standing water present during the rainy season and significantly reduced or absent during dry periods.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wrens Genus
Zapata Wren Species
Zapata Wren 
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