Superciliated Wren (Cantorchilus superciliaris)
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Superciliated Wren

Cantorchilus superciliaris (Lawrence, 1869)

14 cmLength23 gWeight

The superciliated wren (Cantorchilus superciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: October–December · Most records: Ecuador, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October–December · Most records: Ecuador, Peru

Superciliated Wren has been recorded at 12 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bosque Protector Cerro BlancoEcuador449 records
  2. Ayampe – Ruta del ColibríEcuador436 records
  3. Santuario Historico Bosque de PómacPeru415 records
More places
  1. ACP ChaparríPeru318 records
  2. ACP Chaparrí – Chaparrí EcolodgePeru246 records
  3. Reservorio de TinajonesPeru134 records
  4. Humedal La Segua y alrededoresEcuador100 records
  5. RE Manglares-Churute – La LagarteraEcuador82 records
  6. Ayampe – Estuario del río AyampeEcuador46 records
  7. Reserva Jorupe y Urraca LodgeEcuador43 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorPeru

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 superciliated wren (Cantorchilus superciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Superciliated Wren?

The Superciliated Wren is about 14 cm long and weighs around 23 g.

Where does the Superciliated Wren live?

Its breeding range: South America: Ecuador, Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador and Peru.

When is the best time to see the Superciliated Wren?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October, November and December (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Superciliated Wren endangered?

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

What does the Superciliated Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Superciliated Wren in?

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

At a glance

Length
14 cm
Weight
23 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
66 mm
Tail
55 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

South America: Ecuador, Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Cantorchilus

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Superciliated Wren

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