Southern Nightingale-wren
A species of Nightingale-wrens and allies Scientific name : Microcerculus marginatus Genus : Nightingale-wrens and allies
Southern Nightingale-wren, A species of Nightingale-wrens and allies
Botanical name: Microcerculus marginatus
Genus: Nightingale-wrens and allies
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Description
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Description
The southern nightingale-wren (Microcerculus marginatus), also known as the scaly-breasted wren, is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. Its rich song varies locally over its range, suggesting that more than one species is included in the taxonomic complex currently called the southern nightingale-wren. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is moist subtropical or tropical lowland forests. 
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Southern Nightingale-wren primarily consumes insects, focusing on spiders and orthopterans. It forages among leaf litter and understory, using its curved bill to extract prey. Adapted for such a diet, southern Nightingale-wren exhibits unique foraging behaviors in dense forests during daylight hours.
Habitat
Southern Nightingale-wren is typically found in the lower strata of dense, humid tropical forests across broad geographical regions of Central and South America. These environments provide the necessary cover and moisture for southern Nightingale-wren, varying in elevation from sea level up to 1800 meters and even reaching 3100 meters in some exceptional areas. Primary regions include tropical zones where lush forest landscapes are prevalent, accommodating the species' habitat preferences and requirements.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
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