The Spotted Wren is a medium-sized wren endemic to the highlands of central Mexico. It is characterized by its speckled breast and active foraging habits in montane forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to humid montane pine-oak and fir forests with dense undergrowth in central and southern Mexico.
How to spot
Explore the montane forests of central Mexico. Listen for its loud, varied songs. Look for this wren foraging in dense vegetation, often among thickets or on lower branches, and try to spot the spotting on its breast.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to humid montane pine-oak and fir forests with dense undergrowth in central and southern Mexico.
How to spot
Explore the montane forests of central Mexico. Listen for its loud, varied songs. Look for this wren foraging in dense vegetation, often among thickets or on lower branches, and try to spot the spotting on its breast.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its specific epithet 'gularis' refers to its throat, often having fine spotting that contributes to its overall speckled appearance.
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