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Canebrake Wren (Cantorchilus zeledoni)

Canebrake Wren

Cantorchilus zeledoni

Least Concern

Overview

The Canebrake Wren (Cantorchilus zeledoni) is a small passerine bird in the family Troglodytidae that was formerly considered part of the plain wren complex. It is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN and is known to adapt well to human-modified landscapes.

Habitat

This species inhabits a variety of surroundings including forest edges, second growth, and gardens in both dry and humid areas. Its range extends from the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas south through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua to the Pacific side of central Costa Rica, at elevations from sea level to approximately 2,000 m.

Diet

The bird usually forages in pairs within low dense vegetation, though it occasionally hunts higher in trees. Its diet consists mainly of insects and spiders.

Did you know?

The Canebrake Wren was split from what was previously known as the plain wren in 2016 based on distinct vocalisations and genetic divergence.

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