Moustached Wren
A species of Pheugopedius Wrens Scientific name : Pheugopedius genibarbis Genus : Pheugopedius Wrens
Moustached Wren, A species of Pheugopedius Wrens
Botanical name: Pheugopedius genibarbis
Genus: Pheugopedius Wrens
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Description
Description
The moustached wren (Pheugopedius genibarbis) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. It is 15.5 cm long. It is reddish-brown above with buff flanks and a greyish crown and nape. The sides of the head are streaked black and white and it has a black moustache.
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Moustached Wren forages mainly for invertebrates, typically low in vegetation and often in pairs. Specific dietary items are undocumented, indicating a possible diverse diet and adaptable foraging behavior within its habitat.
Habitat
The typical habitats for the moustached Wren encompass forest edges, with a particular affinity for riverine forests and dense thickets, frequently composed of Bambusa bamboo. These environments are characterized by the vegetation structure providing extensive cover and foraging opportunities.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wrens Genus
Pheugopedius Wrens Species
Moustached Wren