Scaly-breasted Wren
Microcerculus marginatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTroglodytidae (Wrens)
- GenusMicrocerculus (Nightingale-Wrens and Allies)
- SpeciesMicrocerculus marginatus (Scaly-breasted Wren)
About the Scaly-breasted Wren
The southern nightingale-wren (Microcerculus marginatus), also known as the scaly-breasted wren, is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
The southern nightingale-wren forms a species pair with the northern nightingale-wren (Microcerculus philomela) and was in the past considered conspecific with it. It is currently treated as a species in its own right by the International Ornithological Committee (IOC) and the Clements taxonomy, though under different English names.
The southern nightingale-wren has the six subspecies listed below. Subspecies M. m. luscinia is treated by some taxonomists as a separate species. The nominate subspecies M. m. marginatus is also sometimes considered a separate species or even two species divided by the Amazon River.
The southern nightingale-wren's subspecies are: M. m. luscinia Salvin (1866) M. m. corrasus Bangs (1902) M. m. squamulatus Sclater & Salvin (1875) M. m. occidentalis Hellmayr (1906) M. m. taeniatus Salvin (1881) M. m. marginatus Sclater (1855) The southern nightingale-wren is 11 cm (4.3 in)... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Scaly-breasted Wren in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Scaly-breasted Wren in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scaly-breasted Wren sighting in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park, based on 215 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Scaly-breasted Wren in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Scaly-breasted Wren in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park in our monthly data.