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File:Cistothorus platensis, Serra da Canastra, Minas Gerais, Brasil.jpg

Grass Wren

Grass Wren

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The Grass Wren is a widespread wren species of open grasslands and marshy areas across much of South America. It is a small, streaked bird known for its secretive habits.
Where to spot
Found in a variety of open, damp habitats including wet grasslands, marshy areas, pampas, and savannas across much of South America, and also parts of Central America.
How to spot
Listen for its distinct, often rapid and somewhat buzzy song coming from dense grass. Look for it clinging to vertical stems or making short, low flights over the vegetation.
When to spot
Resident year-round in most of its range, with some local movements. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
File:Cistothorus platensis, Serra da Canastra, Minas Gerais, Brasil.jpg
File:Cistothorus platensis Cucarachero paramuno Grass Wren (6780159498).jpg
File:Cistothorus platensis Cucarachero paramuno Grass Wren (8940956367).jpg
File:Grass wren (Cistothorus platensis aequatorialis) Caldas.jpg
File:Cistothorus platensis, Serra da Canastra, Minas Gerais, Brasil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cistothorus platensis Cucarachero paramuno Grass Wren (6780159498).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cistothorus platensis Cucarachero paramuno Grass Wren (8940956367).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Grass wren (Cistothorus platensis aequatorialis) Caldas.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species has a vast and fragmented range, leading to many recognized subspecies, often with local variations in plumage and vocalizations.
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