Sinaloa Wren (Thryophilus sinaloa)
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Sinaloa Wren

Thryophilus sinaloa Baird, SF, 1864

12–14 cmLength15 gWeight

The Sinaloa wren (Thryophilus sinaloa) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Mexico, United States

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January · Most records: Mexico, United States

Sinaloa Wren has been recorded at 17 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rancho PrimaveraMexico1,331 records
  2. ChacalillaMexico585 records
  3. Jardín Botánico VallartaMexico532 records
More places
  1. TecuitataMexico427 records
  2. Reserva Ecológica Sierra de San Juan – La NoriaMexico410 records
  3. Camino SingaytaMexico385 records
  4. Rio PitillalMexico355 records
  5. Santa Gertrudis LaneUnited States349 records
  6. Playa YelapaMexico289 records
  7. Granja de Camarón ChacalillaMexico186 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MexicoUnited States

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 Sinaloa wren (Thryophilus sinaloa) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Mexico, with almost annual sightings in the United States, in Arizona.

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Questions

How big is the Sinaloa Wren?

The Sinaloa Wren is about 12–14 cm long and weighs around 15 g.

Where does the Sinaloa Wren live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico and United States.

When is the best time to see the Sinaloa Wren?

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

Is the Sinaloa Wren endangered?

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

What does the Sinaloa Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Sinaloa Wren in?

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

At a glance

Length
12–14 cm
Weight
15 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
54 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

Middle America: Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Thryophilus

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Sinaloa Wren

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