Rufous-backed Wren
Campylorhynchus capistratus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTroglodytidae (Wrens)
- GenusCampylorhynchus (Large Wrens)
- SpeciesCampylorhynchus capistratus (Rufous-backed Wren)
About the Rufous-backed Wren
The rufous-backed wren (Campylorhynchus capistratus) is a species of songbird in the family Troglodytidae. It is a resident breeding species distributed from southwestern Mexico to northwestern Costa Rica. What is now classified as the rufous-backed wren was formerly treated as six of the eight subspecies of rufous-naped wren (Campylorhynchus rufinucha). Following a 2009 proposal to split C. rufinucha (sensu lato) into three distinct species, the International Ornithological Committee (IOC) formally recognized the reclassification. Under this revision, C. r. humilis was elevated to full species status as Sclater's wren (Campylorhynchus humilis). The restricted C. rufinucha received the new English name Veracruz wren, and the remaining six subspecies were regrouped under rufous-backed wren.
While BirdLife International implemented the split, retaining the English name rufous-naped wren for C. rufinucha, major authorities such as the North American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society (NACC/AOS) and the Clements taxonomy had not accepted the revision as of early 2021.
The six subspecies of rufous-backed wren accepted by the IOC... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-backed Wren in Marino Ballena National Park
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Quiscalus mexicanus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masaya Volcano National Park | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | |
| 2 | Ostional Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Las Baulas Marine National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Carara National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Santa Rosa National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Palo Verde National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Rincón de la Vieja National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 9 | Lago de Yojoa | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 10 | El Triunfo | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 11 | Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 12 | La Tigra National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 13 | Manuel Antonio National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 14 | Marino Ballena National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 15 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 16 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 17 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 18 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 19 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 20 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-backed Wren in Marino Ballena National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-backed Wren sighting in Marino Ballena National Park, based on 49 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-backed Wren in Marino Ballena National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-backed Wren in Marino Ballena National Park in our monthly data.