Superciliated Wren
Cantorchilus superciliaris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTroglodytidae (Wrens)
- GenusCantorchilus (Cantorchilus Wrens)
- SpeciesCantorchilus superciliaris (Superciliated Wren)
About the Superciliated Wren
The superciliated wren (Cantorchilus superciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. The superciliated wren has sometimes been treated as conspecific with the buff-breasted wren (C. leucotis) but they differ in vocalizations and ecology. It has two subspecies, the nominate C. s. superciliaris and C. s. baroni.
The superciliated wren is 14.5 cm (5.7 in) long. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a dark grayish brown crown, rufous-brown shoulders and back becoming redder on the rump. The tail is reddish brown with black bars. They have a prominent white supercilium, a dark brown stripe through the eye, and buffy-white cheeks. Their chin and throat are pale buffy white that darkens to the lower chest and the flanks are buffy gray. Juveniles are similar but a cooler brown in the uppersides. C. s. baroni has a more tawny lower back and rump.
The nominate superciliated wren is found in western Ecuador from Manabí Province south to Guayas Province. C. s. baroni is found from southern Ecuador's El Oro and Loja Provinces south to the departments of Ancash and Lima... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Superciliated Wren in Machalilla 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 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Superciliated Wren in Machalilla National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Superciliated Wren sighting in Machalilla National Park, based on 325 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Superciliated Wren in Machalilla National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Superciliated Wren in Machalilla National Park in our monthly data.