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Isthmian Wren
Cantorchilus elutus (Bangs, 1902)
12–14 cmLength20 gWeight
The isthmian wren (Cantorchilus elutus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The isthmian wren (Cantorchilus elutus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
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Questions
How big is the Isthmian Wren?
The Isthmian Wren is about 12–14 cm long and weighs around 20 g.
Where does the Isthmian Wren live?
Its breeding range: Middle America: southwestern Costa Rica and western Panama.
What does the Isthmian Wren eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Isthmian Wren in?
It belongs to the family Wrens (Troglodytidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 12–14 cm
- Weight
- 20 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
- Wing
- 59 mm
- Tail
- 56 mm
- Bill
- 18 mm
- Tarsus
- 23 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America: southwestern Costa Rica and western Panama
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Wrens Troglodytidae
- Genus
- Cantorchilus
Other birds in the genus Cantorchilus
Cabanis's WrenCantorchilus modestus
Canebrake WrenCantorchilus zeledoni
Buff-breasted WrenCantorchilus leucotis
Superciliated WrenCantorchilus superciliaris
Fawn-breasted WrenCantorchilus guarayanus
Long-billed WrenCantorchilus longirostris
Grey WrenCantorchilus griseus
Riverside WrenCantorchilus semibadius
Bay WrenCantorchilus nigricapillus
Stripe-breasted WrenCantorchilus thoracicus
Stripe-throated WrenCantorchilus leucopogon
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