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Rufous-breasted Wren

Pheugopedius rutilus

The Rufous-breasted Wren, a member of the Troglodytidae family, is a small, charming songbird. It is adorned with a warm brown crown and upperparts, while its tail is a gray-brown with pronounced dark brown bars. A distinctive white supercilium edged with black graces its head, and its face and throat are speckled with black and white. The chest is a striking bright chestnut, transitioning to a duller chestnut on the underparts, with a grayish white center on the belly. Juveniles present a more subdued appearance with less distinct facial markings.

Identification Tips

To identify this species, look for the unique facial pattern and the rufous breast, which set it apart from other members of the genus Pheugopedius. The bird measures approximately 14 cm in length and weighs between 13.5 to 18.5 grams.

Habitat

The Rufous-breasted Wren favors the lush environments of rainforests and cloudforests. It thrives in thickets, areas of secondary growth, and forest edges rather than the deep forest interior.

Distribution

This species is distributed across various regions, from the Pacific slope of Costa Rica and western Panama to Tobago, the Coastal Range of northern Venezuela, both slopes of the Andes in northwestern Venezuela, Trinidad, and parts of Colombia.

Behaviour

The Rufous-breasted Wren is often seen foraging in pairs or family groups. It is an active bird, typically searching for food in the undergrowth but occasionally venturing higher into the trees.

Song & Calls

The songs of the Rufous-breasted Wren vary geographically, with both sexes engaging in duets, although males may sometimes sing solo. The calls are described as "churring and raspy," with less variation than the songs.

Breeding

The nest of the Rufous-breasted Wren is a large, leafy sphere with a side entrance, often concealed within tangled vegetation. The female alone incubates the clutch of two to four eggs, but both parents participate in feeding the nestlings.

Similar Species

While there are no similar species mentioned, the Rufous-breasted Wren's unique facial pattern and chest coloration make it distinguishable from other wrens.

Diet and Feeding

The diet of the Rufous-breasted Wren primarily consists of insects, including beetles, bugs, and flies, as well as spiders. There are occasional reports of them consuming seeds and even small frogs and lizards.

Conservation status

The IUCN has classified the Rufous-breasted Wren as Least Concern, noting its commonality throughout much of its range and presence in several protected areas.

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