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A photo of a Yucatan Wren (Campylorhynchus yucatanicus)
Yucatan Wren

Yucatan Wren

Campylorhynchus yucatanicus

The Yucatan wren, a diminutive avian species, measures approximately 18 centimeters from beak to tail tip. Exhibiting a whitish face adorned with a pronounced dark eye-stripe, its crown is tinged with a subtle greyish brown. The plumage of the upper parts is a mottled tapestry of brown, interlaced with streaks of black and white, while the wings boast a pattern of brown, dark brown, and white bars. The tail is a striking black with grey bars, punctuated by white tips on select outer feathers. The underparts are predominantly whitish, contrasted by a dark cheek-stripe and speckles and bars of a blackish hue. The juvenile mirrors the adult in plumage but presents a more subdued contrast between the upper and underparts.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify the Yucatan wren, look for the distinctive dark eye-stripe on its whitish face and the unique barring on the tail with white-tipped outer feathers. The bird's size and the blackish spotting and barring on the underparts are also key characteristics to observe.

Habitat

The Yucatan wren is a denizen of subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, favoring the narrow coastal strip of the northern Yucatán Peninsula. It thrives in arid scrublands peppered with large cacti and on the peripheries of pastureland.

Distribution

This species is endemic to Mexico, with its presence confined to the coastal strip of the Yucatán peninsula. Its breeding territory is even more restricted, typically within a one-kilometer-wide zone adjacent to the mangrove forests that edge the coastline.

Behaviour

The Yucatan wren is often observed in pairs or small family groups. It is an active forager, searching for sustenance among the foliage and on the ground, although its precise diet remains a mystery.

Breeding

Nest-building for the Yucatan wren commences in April, but the laying of eggs is delayed until June. The nests are spherical grass constructs with side entrances, positioned a few meters above ground in coastal scrub or bordering the black mangrove forests. The average clutch consists of three eggs, and both parents are involved in the rearing of their young. Occasionally, a third adult may participate in feeding the chicks, indicative of cooperative breeding behavior.

Conservation Status

The Yucatan wren is currently classified as "Near Threatened" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with a population that is believed to be stable but limited in range. The bird faces threats from habitat loss due to development for tourism. In 2010, it was listed as endangered by SEMARNAT and Norma Oficial Mexicana, reflecting the urgency of its conservation needs.

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