The Rufous Wren is a medium-sized, highly distinctive wren of Andean cloud forests, characterized by its entirely rich rufous plumage. It is a secretive bird known for its loud song.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, particularly in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets, along the Andes from Venezuela to Bolivia.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, rich, and varied song, which is often the best way to locate this elusive bird. Look for a uniformly rufous wren skulking in dense undergrowth; patience is required for a visual.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, particularly in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets, along the Andes from Venezuela to Bolivia.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, rich, and varied song, which is often the best way to locate this elusive bird. Look for a uniformly rufous wren skulking in dense undergrowth; patience is required for a visual.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
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Its uniform rufous coloration makes it unique among wrens, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the reddish-brown hues of mossy cloud forest understory.
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