Fasciated Wren (Campylorhynchus fasciatus)
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Fasciated Wren

Campylorhynchus fasciatus (Swainson, 1838)

19 cmLength30 gWeight

The fasciated wren (Campylorhynchus fasciatus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: October–January · Most records: Ecuador, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Fasciated Wren has been recorded at 16 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bosque Protector Cerro BlancoEcuador1,096 records
  2. Reserva Jorupe y Urraca LodgeEcuador1,066 records
  3. Santuario Historico Bosque de PómacPeru388 records
More places
  1. Ayampe – Ruta del ColibríEcuador255 records
  2. ACP ChaparríPeru190 records
  3. ACP Chaparrí – Chaparrí EcolodgePeru139 records
  4. Buenaventura ReserveEcuador114 records
  5. Reservorio de TinajonesPeru105 records
  6. Rancho AlemánEcuador74 records
  7. Reserva Buenaventura – Umbrellabird Lodge and lower roadEcuador72 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorPeru

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 fasciated wren (Campylorhynchus fasciatus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Fasciated Wren?

The Fasciated Wren is about 19 cm long and weighs around 30 g.

Where does the Fasciated Wren live?

Its breeding range: South America: Ecuador, Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador and Peru.

When is the best time to see the Fasciated Wren?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, October, November and December (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Fasciated Wren endangered?

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

What does the Fasciated Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Fasciated Wren in?

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

At a glance

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

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

Range

South America: Ecuador, Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Campylorhynchus

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Fasciated Wren

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