Merida Wren (Cistothorus meridae)
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Merida Wren

Cistothorus meridae Hellmayr, 1907

10 cmLength9.7 gWeight

The Mérida wren (Cistothorus meridae), or paramo wren, is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Least Concern

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 Mérida wren (Cistothorus meridae), or paramo wren, is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Merida Wren?

The Merida Wren is about 10 cm long and weighs around 9.7 g.

Where does the Merida Wren live?

Its breeding range: South America: Venezuela.

Is the Merida Wren endangered?

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

What does the Merida Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Merida Wren in?

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

At a glance

Length
10 cm
Weight
9.7 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
48 mm
Tail
36 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

South America: Venezuela

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Cistothorus

Other birds in the genus Cistothorus

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Merida Wren

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