Boucard's Wren (Campylorhynchus jocosus)
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Boucard's Wren

Campylorhynchus jocosus Sclater, PL, 1860

17 cmLength28 gWeight

Boucard's wren (Campylorhynchus jocosus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico

Boucard's Wren has been recorded at 4 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Zona Arqueológica YagulMexico738 records
  2. Zona Arqueológica Monte AlbánMexico419 records
  3. Presa Piedra AzulMexico95 records
More places
  1. Cabañas y Restaurante Puesta del SolMexico2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

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

Boucard's wren (Campylorhynchus jocosus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Boucard's Wren?

The Boucard's Wren is about 17 cm long and weighs around 28 g.

Where does the Boucard's Wren live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southern Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Boucard's Wren?

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

Is the Boucard's Wren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Boucard's Wren as Least Concern.

What does the Boucard's Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Boucard's Wren in?

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

At a glance

Length
17 cm
Weight
28 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
72 mm
Tail
67 mm
Bill
26 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Middle America: southern Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Campylorhynchus

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Boucard's Wren

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