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Rufous-backed Wren

Rufous-backed Wren

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The Rufous-backed Wren is a medium-sized wren found along the Pacific slope of Mexico, known for its warm rufous coloration on its back and loud, bubbly song. It is an active resident of dry forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits dry deciduous forests, thorn scrub, and semi-open areas along the Pacific slope of southwestern Mexico.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, bubbly, and often chattering song. Look for a medium-sized wren foraging in dense vegetation, often on lower branches or near the ground. Identify it by its warm rufous back.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
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File:Campylorhynchus capistratus, Costa Rica (8469663372).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Campylorhynchus capistratus - rufous-naped wren.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Campylorhynchus capistratus 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Campylorhynchus capistratus 1849.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Campylorhynchus capistratus 2 CR.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Campylorhynchus capistratus 3 CR.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Campylorhynchus capistratus nicoyae.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This wren is often considered a close relative or even a subspecies of the Rufous-naped Wren, but with a distinct geographic range and subtle plumage differences.
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