Peruvian Wren (Cinnycerthia peruana)
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Peruvian Wren

Cinnycerthia peruana (Cabanis, 1873)

16–16 cmLength20 gWeight

The Peruvian wren (Cinnycerthia peruana) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Peru

Peruvian Wren has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Trocha Cresta de San LorenzoPeru125 records
  2. Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru27 records
  3. ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru10 records
More places
  1. ACP Bosque de ChurumazúPeru1 record
  2. Reserva HuemboPeru1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

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 Peruvian wren (Cinnycerthia peruana) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Peruvian Wren?

The Peruvian Wren is about 16–16 cm long and weighs around 20 g.

Where does the Peruvian Wren live?

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

When is the best time to see the Peruvian Wren?

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

Is the Peruvian Wren endangered?

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

What does the Peruvian Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Peruvian Wren in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–16 cm
Weight
20 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
59 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

South America: Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Cinnycerthia

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Peruvian Wren

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