Black-bellied Wren
A species of Pheugopedius Wrens Scientific name : Pheugopedius fasciatoventris Genus : Pheugopedius Wrens
Black-bellied Wren, A species of Pheugopedius Wrens
Botanical name: Pheugopedius fasciatoventris
Genus: Pheugopedius Wrens
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Description
The black-bellied wren (Pheugopedius fasciatoventris) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Black-bellied Wren predominantly consumes small arthropods, foraging primarily in dense undergrowth. It exhibits unique searching behaviors, often investigating leaf litter and utilising its adapted bill to extract prey.
Habitat
The black-bellied Wren is typically found at forest edges and in degraded forest zones like regenerating pastures with dense thickets. These birds inhabit tropical regions, foraging in canopy and subcanopy layers, but also explore undergrowth and the forest floor. Their preferred environments feature vine tangles and herbaceous patches rather than being strictly streamside, often favoring artificial edges over natural riparian areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wrens Genus
Pheugopedius Wrens Species
Black-bellied Wren