Spot-breasted Wren
A species of Pheugopedius Wrens Scientific name : Pheugopedius maculipectus Genus : Pheugopedius Wrens
Spot-breasted Wren, A species of Pheugopedius Wrens
Botanical name: Pheugopedius maculipectus
Genus: Pheugopedius Wrens
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Description General Info
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Description
The spot-breasted wren (Pheugopedius maculipectus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Spot-breasted Wren primarily feeds on invertebrates, foraging through foliage and bark with dexterous maneuvers. It may exhibit unique preferences or adaptations in its diet, which are distinct among avian species.
Habitat
Spot-breasted Wren thrives in a diverse array of environments, primarily favoring forested areas ranging from dry limestone forests to more humid coastal woodlands. Adaptability allows spot-breasted Wren to inhabit disturbed and secondary growth regions, along with agricultural landscapes, including cocoa and citrus plantations. Typically, spot-breasted Wren is found at altitudes from sea level up to 1300 meters, with some variation across different parts of its broad geographical range.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wrens Genus
Pheugopedius Wrens Species
Spot-breasted Wren