Spotted Wren (Campylorhynchus gularis)
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Spotted Wren

Campylorhynchus gularis Sclater, PL, 1861

17 cmLength30 gWeight

The spotted wren (Campylorhynchus gularis) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Spotted Wren has been recorded at 7 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Ecológica Sierra de San Juan – La NoriaMexico641 records
  2. Reserva de La Chara PintaMexico48 records
  3. Jardín Botánico VallartaMexico6 records
More places
  1. Camino SingaytaMexico4 records
  2. Laguna San PanchoMexico2 records
  3. Rancho PrimaveraMexico2 records
  4. TecuitataMexico1 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 spotted wren (Campylorhynchus gularis) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Spotted Wren?

The Spotted Wren is about 17 cm long and weighs around 30 g.

Where does the Spotted Wren live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: western, east-central Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Spotted Wren?

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

Is the Spotted Wren endangered?

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

What does the Spotted Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Spotted Wren in?

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

At a glance

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

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

Range

Middle America: western, east-central Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Campylorhynchus

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Spotted Wren

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