Black-throated Wren
A species of Pheugopedius Wrens Scientific name : Pheugopedius atrogularis Genus : Pheugopedius Wrens
Black-throated Wren, A species of Pheugopedius Wrens
Botanical name: Pheugopedius atrogularis
Genus: Pheugopedius Wrens
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Description
Photo By Steve McInnis
Description
The black-throated wren (Pheugopedius atrogularis) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and far northwestern Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-throated Wren has a diet primarily composed of insects and spiders. It exhibits adept foraging behaviors, often seen hunting for prey in underbrush. Unique dietary preferences or adaptations are not distinctly noted for this bird.
Habitat
Black-throated Wren primarily inhabits lowland and foothill forests, favoring regions with regenerated clearings and secondary growth. These birds are often found in close proximity to water sources, though they are less dependent on aquatic environments compared to some closely related species.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Steve McInnis
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wrens Genus
Pheugopedius Wrens Species
Black-throated Wren