
Rufous-browed Wren
A species of Troglodytes Scientific name : Troglodytes rufociliatus Genus : Troglodytes
Rufous-browed Wren, A species of Troglodytes
Botanical name: Troglodytes rufociliatus
Genus: Troglodytes
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Description

The rufous-browed wren (Troglodytes rufociliatus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Rufous-browed Wren primarily consumes caterpillars, exhibiting foraging behaviors that involve actively searching for prey within its habitat. This species has developed unique adaptations that allow it to efficiently exploit this food source, differentiating it from other birds in its ecological niche.
Habitat
Rufous-browed Wren typically resides in high-elevation, moist environments, thriving within wet, epiphyte-laden mountain forests. This species shows a preference for the most humid and shaded areas of cloud forests, but can also be found in diverse habitats such as mixed oak-pine forests and epiphytic cypress forests. Geographically, rufous-browed Wren occupies broad mountainous regions, ranging from approximately 1250 meters to 3500 meters above sea level.
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wrens Genus
Troglodytes Species
Rufous-browed Wren