White-headed Wren
Campylorhynchus albobrunneus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTroglodytidae (Wrens)
- GenusCampylorhynchus (Large Wrens)
- SpeciesCampylorhynchus albobrunneus (White-headed Wren)
About the White-headed Wren
The white-headed wren (Campylorhynchus albobrunneus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Colombia and Panama. The white-headed wren has in the past been treated as conspecific with band-backed wren (Campylorhynchus zonatus) and with thrush-like wren (C. turdinus). Molecular analyses refuted that treatment and confirmed that it is a separator species.
The white-headed wren has two recognized subspecies, the nominate C. a. albobrunneus and C. a. harterti. The white-headed wren is 18.5 cm (7.3 in) long and weighs 27.5 to 39 g (0.97 to 1.38 oz). It is unique among wrens, having essentially only two colors in large blocks. The sexes are alike. The nominate adult's entire head, nape, and underside from the throat through the lower belly are pure white. The rest of the body but for the vent area is dull blackish brown; the vent is gray-brown. C. a. harterti differs from the nominate only in having darker upperparts. The juvenile has a streaky gray-brown crown, a buffy face and underparts, and a pale cinnamon belly.
The nominate white-headed wren is found only in Panama, from the Canal... Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Darién National Park
Bicolored Wren
Campylorhynchus griseus
Black-bellied Wren
Pheugopedius fasciatoventris
Southern House Wren
Troglodytes musculus
Buff-breasted Wren
Cantorchilus leucotis
Stripe-throated Wren
Cantorchilus leucopogon
Bay Wren
Cantorchilus nigricapillus
White-breasted Wood-Wren
Henicorhina leucosticta
Rufous-and-white Wren
Thryophilus rufalbus
Scaly-breasted Wren
Microcerculus marginatus
Sooty-headed Wren
Pheugopedius spadix
Gray-breasted Wood-Wren
Henicorhina leucophrys
Song Wren
Cyphorhinus phaeocephalus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 2 | San Lorenzo Protected Forest | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 3 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 5 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-headed Wren in Darién National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a White-headed Wren sighting in Darién National Park, based on 490 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-headed Wren in Darién National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for White-headed Wren in Darién National Park in our monthly data.