Santa Marta Wren (Troglodytes monticola)
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Santa Marta Wren

Troglodytes monticola Bangs, 1899

12 cmLength9 gWeight

The Santa Marta wren (Troglodytes monticola) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Santa Marta wren (Troglodytes monticola) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Santa Marta Wren?

The Santa Marta Wren is about 12 cm long and weighs around 9 g.

Where does the Santa Marta Wren live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern Colombia.

Is the Santa Marta Wren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Santa Marta Wren as Critically Endangered.

What does the Santa Marta Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Santa Marta Wren in?

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

At a glance

Length
12 cm
Weight
9 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
41 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

South America: northern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Troglodytes

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Santa Marta Wren

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