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Tepui Wren
Troglodytes rufulus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTroglodytidae (Wrens)
- GenusTroglodytes (Troglodytes Wrens)
- SpeciesTroglodytes rufulus (Tepui Wren)
About the Tepui Wren
The tepui wren (Troglodytes rufulus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela, where it inhabits high tablelands called tepuis. The tepui wren has often been treated a subspecies of mountain wren (Troglodytes solstitialis). The South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society (SACC/AOS) considers those two, ochraceous wren (T. achraceus), rufous-browed wren (T. rufociliatus), and Santa Marta wren (T. monticola) to be a superspecies.
The tepui wren has six subspecies: T. r. rufulus Cabanis (1849) T. r. fulvigularis Zimmer & Phelps (1945) T. r. yavii Phelps & Phelps Jr. (1949) T. r. duidae Chapman (1929) T. r. wetmorei Phelps & Phelps Jr. (1955) T. r. marahuacae Phelps Jr. & Aveledo (1984)
The nominate subspecies of tepui wren is 11.5 to 12 cm (4.5 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 13 to 18 g (0.46 to 0.63 oz). The adult's crown and upperparts are chestnut brown that is slightly redder on the lower back and rump. Its tail is dark reddish brown with thin blackish bars. It has a yellowish buff supercilium and a dark brown streak behind the eye. The throat and breast... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tepui Wren in Canaima National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Tepui Wren in Canaima National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Tepui Wren sighting in Canaima National Park, based on 101 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Tepui Wren in Canaima National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Tepui Wren in Canaima National Park in our monthly data.