Sumichrast's Wren
A species of Nava'S and Sumichrast'S Wrens Scientific name : Hylorchilus sumichrasti Genus : Nava'S and Sumichrast'S Wrens
Sumichrast's Wren, A species of Nava'S and Sumichrast'S Wrens
Botanical name: Hylorchilus sumichrasti
Genus: Nava'S and Sumichrast'S Wrens
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson
Description
Sumichrast's wren (Hylorchilus sumichrasti), also known as the slender-billed wren, is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss. The common name of this species commemorates the Mexican naturalist Francis Sumichrast.
Size
16 cm
Feeding Habits
Sumichrast's Wren primarily consumes insects, snails, and small fruits. This bird forages by probing leaf litter and rotten wood, showing a particular preference for catching prey hidden within. Its diet and behavior reflect adaptations for a specialized foraging niche.
Habitat
Understory of humid evergreen forest, semideciduous forest, shaded coffee plantations, but is restricted to sites with extensive limestone outcrops
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Don Roberson