Russet-naped Wren (Campylorhynchus humilis)
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Russet-naped Wren

Campylorhynchus humilis Sclater, PL, 1857

31 gWeight

The russet-naped wren (Campylorhynchus humilis), also known as Sclater's wren, is a songbird of the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: March and October · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March and October · Most records: Mexico

Russet-naped Wren has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Playa Santa Maria XadaniMexico227 records
  2. Ojo de Agua TolistoqueMexico49 records
  3. Zona Arqueológica YagulMexico1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

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 russet-naped wren (Campylorhynchus humilis), also known as Sclater's wren, is a songbird of the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Russet-naped Wren?

The Russet-naped Wren weighs around 31 g.

Where does the Russet-naped Wren live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southwestern Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Russet-naped Wren?

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

Is the Russet-naped Wren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Russet-naped Wren as Least Concern.

What does the Russet-naped Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Russet-naped Wren in?

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

At a glance

Weight
31 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
74 mm
Tail
72 mm
Bill
26 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

Middle America: southwestern Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Campylorhynchus

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Russet-naped Wren

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