
Whiskered Wren
A species of Pheugopedius Wrens Scientific name : Pheugopedius mystacalis Genus : Pheugopedius Wrens
Whiskered Wren, A species of Pheugopedius Wrens
Botanical name: Pheugopedius mystacalis
Genus: Pheugopedius Wrens
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Description

The whiskered wren (Pheugopedius mystacalis) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Whiskered Wren forages in pairs from ground level up to 12 meters, predominantly in Heliconia thickets. Specific diet details are not documented, necessitating further research to determine precise food preferences and dietary adaptations.
Habitat
Whiskered Wren occupies habitats with dense undergrowth typically found along the edges of humid forests and in areas of regrowth within forest clearings. The species favors environments that are not deep within unspoiled forest interiors but rather those undergoing some level of natural regeneration.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wrens Genus
Pheugopedius Wrens Species
Whiskered Wren