Riverside Wren
Cantorchilus semibadius (Salvin, 1870)
13–14 cmLength17 gWeight
The riverside wren (Cantorchilus semibadius) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.
Busiest months: January and March · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: January and March · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama
Riverside Wren has been recorded at 25 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PN Carara-Entrada principal [senderos Quebrada Bonita y Universal]Costa Rica3,907 records
- Esquinas Rainforest LodgeCosta Rica2,132 records
- PN Manuel AntonioCosta Rica1,619 records
More places
- PN Corcovado – Sector SirenaCosta Rica1,414 records
- Villa LapasCosta Rica901 records
- Bosque del Rio Tigre LodgeCosta Rica751 records
- Hacienda BaruCosta Rica748 records
- Los CusingosCosta Rica732 records
- Rio Rincón bridge & environsCosta Rica713 records
- Wilson Botanical GardenCosta Rica553 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 riverside wren (Cantorchilus semibadius) 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 Riverside Wren?
The Riverside Wren is about 13–14 cm long and weighs around 17 g.
Where does the Riverside Wren live?
Its breeding range: Middle America: Costa Rica and Panama. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica and Panama.
When is the best time to see the Riverside Wren?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Riverside Wren endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Riverside Wren as Least Concern.
What does the Riverside Wren eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Riverside Wren in?
It belongs to the family Wrens (Troglodytidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 13–14 cm
- Weight
- 17 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 62 mm
- Tail
- 53 mm
- Bill
- 20 mm
- Tarsus
- 23 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America: Costa Rica and 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
Isthmian WrenCantorchilus elutus
Buff-breasted WrenCantorchilus leucotis
Superciliated WrenCantorchilus superciliaris
Fawn-breasted WrenCantorchilus guarayanus
Long-billed WrenCantorchilus longirostris
Grey WrenCantorchilus griseus
Bay WrenCantorchilus nigricapillus
Stripe-breasted WrenCantorchilus thoracicus
Stripe-throated WrenCantorchilus leucopogon
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