Rufous-backed Wren (Campylorhynchus capistratus)
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Rufous-backed Wren

Campylorhynchus capistratus (Lesson, RP, 1842)

17 cmLength31 gWeight

The rufous-backed wren (Campylorhynchus capistratus) is a species of songbird in the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rufous-backed Wren has been recorded at 103 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Hotel BougainvilleaCosta Rica5,105 records
  2. PN Carara-Entrada principal [senderos Quebrada Bonita y Universal]Costa Rica3,967 records
  3. Zamorano Univ. – Campus Farms and River 740-815 maslHonduras3,486 records
More places
  1. Finca La GraciaGuatemala2,786 records
  2. Cerro LodgeCosta Rica2,635 records
  3. BelénCosta Rica2,438 records
  4. Raptor RidgeCosta Rica2,142 records
  5. Ensenada Lodge [Área General]Costa Rica1,805 records
  6. Villa LapasCosta Rica1,590 records
  7. Tárcoles – Tour en BoteCosta Rica1,431 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaHondurasGuatemalaEl SalvadorNicaragua

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 rufous-backed wren (Campylorhynchus capistratus) is a species of songbird in the family Troglodytidae. It is a resident breeding species distributed from southwestern Mexico to northwestern Costa Rica.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-backed Wren?

The Rufous-backed Wren is about 17 cm long and weighs around 31 g.

Where does the Rufous-backed Wren live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southwestern Mexico to northwestern Costa Rica. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-backed Wren?

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

Is the Rufous-backed Wren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-backed Wren as Least Concern.

What does the Rufous-backed Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-backed Wren in?

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

At a glance

Length
17 cm
Weight
31 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
70 mm
Tail
72 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Middle America: southwestern Mexico to northwestern Costa Rica

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Campylorhynchus

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Rufous-backed Wren

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