Grey-barred Wren (Campylorhynchus megalopterus)
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Grey-barred Wren

Campylorhynchus megalopterus Lafresnaye, 1845

17–20 cmLength33 gWeight

The gray-barred wren (Campylorhynchus megalopterus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Grey-barred Wren has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Presa Piedra AzulMexico10 records
  2. Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología UNAMMexico2 records
  3. Parque Las MaravillasMexico1 record
More places
  1. ANP Bosque de TlalpanMexico1 record

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

The gray-barred wren (Campylorhynchus megalopterus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Grey-barred Wren?

The Grey-barred Wren is about 17–20 cm long and weighs around 33 g.

Where does the Grey-barred Wren live?

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

Is the Grey-barred Wren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-barred Wren as Least Concern.

What does the Grey-barred Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Grey-barred Wren in?

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

At a glance

Length
17–20 cm
Weight
33 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
91 mm
Tail
88 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

Middle America: Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Campylorhynchus

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Grey-barred Wren

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