Niceforo's Wren (Thryophilus nicefori)
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Niceforo's Wren

Thryophilus nicefori (Meyer de Schauensee, 1946)

14–15 cmLength25 gWeight

Niceforo's wren (Thryophilus nicefori) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: March and May · Most records: Colombia

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March and May · Most records: Colombia

Niceforo's Wren has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reinita Cielo Azul ProAves ReserveColombia687 records
  2. Pauxi pauxi ProAves ReserveColombia6 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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

Niceforo's wren (Thryophilus nicefori) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Niceforo's Wren?

The Niceforo's Wren is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 25 g.

Where does the Niceforo's Wren live?

Its breeding range: South America: north-central Colombia. It is most often recorded in Colombia.

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

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

Is the Niceforo's Wren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Niceforo's Wren as Critically Endangered.

What does the Niceforo's Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Niceforo's Wren in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
25 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
67 mm
Tail
45 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

South America: north-central Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Thryophilus

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Niceforo's Wren

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