Gray-barred Wren
Campylorhynchus megalopterus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTroglodytidae (Wrens)
- GenusCampylorhynchus (Large Wrens)
- SpeciesCampylorhynchus megalopterus (Gray-barred Wren)
About the Gray-barred Wren
The gray-barred wren (Campylorhynchus megalopterus) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Mexico. The gray-barred wren has two subspecies, the nominate Campylorhynchus megalopterus megalopterus and C. m. nelsoni. The latter has been suggested as a separate species but there are only small differences between the subspecies in size and plumage and no apparent differences in their voices.
The gray-barred wren is 17 to 19.5 cm (6.7 to 7.7 in) long and weighs 32.8 to 33.5 g (1.16 to 1.18 oz). Both sexes of the nominate have a grayish crown with a black center, a black and white striped nape, and black shoulders and back barred with white. Their throat and chest are white with black spots and the flanks buff with blackish bars. C. m. nelsoni is the smaller of the subspecies and its underparts' spots and bars are grayish brown. The juvenile has a solid brown cap and is buff and brownish overall with no bars on the back and no spots on the chest.
The ranges of the two subspecies of gray-barred wren do not meet. The nominate is found in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt from Jalisco and... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gray-barred Wren in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca
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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 | Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gray-barred Wren in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gray-barred Wren sighting in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gray-barred Wren in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca?
November has the highest sighting rate for Gray-barred Wren in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca in our monthly data.