Timberline Wren (Thryorchilus browni)
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Timberline Wren

Thryorchilus browni (Bangs, 1902)

10 cmLength14 gWeight

The timberline wren (Troglodytes browni) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Timberline Wren has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Paraiso Quetzal Lodge - Km 70Costa Rica190 records
  2. Finca LéridaPanama1 record
  3. San Gerardo de DotaCosta Rica1 record
More places
  1. Savegre HotelCosta Rica1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaPanama

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 timberline wren (Troglodytes browni) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Costa Rica and western Panama.

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Questions

How big is the Timberline Wren?

The Timberline Wren is about 10 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Timberline Wren live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: Costa Rica and Panama. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica and Panama.

When is the best time to see the Timberline Wren?

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

Is the Timberline Wren endangered?

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

What does the Timberline Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Timberline Wren in?

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

At a glance

Length
10 cm
Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
34 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Middle America: Costa Rica and Panama

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Thryorchilus

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Timberline Wren

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