White-bellied Wren (Uropsila leucogastra)
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White-bellied Wren

Uropsila leucogastra (Gould, 1837)

9.5–10 cmLength9 gWeight

The white-bellied wren (Uropsila leucogastra) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Belize, Mexico, Guatemala

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-bellied Wren has been recorded at 66 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN Tikal – sitio arqueológicoGuatemala832 records
  2. Black Rock LodgeBelize469 records
  3. PN Tikal – antigua pista de aterrizajeGuatemala453 records
More places
  1. Reserva Toh - Plantación de Madera Dura y Vía de Acceso PonienteMexico453 records
  2. Chan Chich LodgeBelize450 records
  3. Camino a MisnébalamMexico432 records
  4. La Milpa Field StationBelize429 records
  5. Chaa CreekBelize357 records
  6. Materiales Anillo PerifericoMexico302 records
  7. Reserva Xocen Birding TrailMexico271 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BelizeMexicoGuatemala

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 white-bellied wren (Uropsila leucogastra) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the White-bellied Wren?

The White-bellied Wren is about 9.5–10 cm long and weighs around 9 g.

Where does the White-bellied Wren live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: central Mexico to Honduras. It is most often recorded in Belize, Mexico and Guatemala.

When is the best time to see the White-bellied Wren?

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

Is the White-bellied Wren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-bellied Wren as Least Concern.

What does the White-bellied Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-bellied Wren in?

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

At a glance

Length
9.5–10 cm
Weight
9 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
30 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

Middle America: central Mexico to Honduras

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Uropsila

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