Bicolored Wren (Campylorhynchus griseus)
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Bicolored Wren

Campylorhynchus griseus (Swainson, 1838)

21–22 cmLength42 gWeight

The bicolored wren (Campylorhynchus griseus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bicolored Wren has been recorded at 85 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reinita Cielo Azul ProAves ReserveColombia1,364 records
  2. Palermo – Camino Km 4Colombia1,168 records
  3. Pauxi pauxi ProAves ReserveColombia1,102 records
More places
  1. Hotel MincaColombia1,082 records
  2. MincaColombia923 records
  3. TarataraVenezuela830 records
  4. Agrícola CameliasColombia573 records
  5. Jardín Botánico de MaracaiboVenezuela525 records
  6. Reserva Natural Manantial de la AuroraColombia500 records
  7. SFF Los Flamencos – Resguardo Perratpu/Boca de CamaronesColombia349 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaVenezuelaGuyanaPanama

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The bicolored wren (Campylorhynchus griseus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Bicolored Wren?

The Bicolored Wren is about 21–22 cm long and weighs around 42 g.

Where does the Bicolored Wren live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Venezuela and Guyana.

When is the best time to see the Bicolored Wren?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Bicolored Wren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bicolored Wren as Least Concern.

What does the Bicolored Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bicolored Wren in?

It belongs to the family Wrens (Troglodytidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
21–22 cm
Weight
42 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
84 mm
Tail
82 mm
Bill
30 mm
Tarsus
29 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: northern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Campylorhynchus

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Bicolored Wren

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