The Stripe-backed Wren is a medium-sized wren found in northern South America, characterized by its distinctive striped back and noisy, social behavior. It is a conspicuous resident of open woodlands.
Where to spot
Inhabits open woodlands, arid scrub, savannas, and gallery forests in northern Venezuela and northeastern Colombia.
How to spot
Look for a medium-sized wren with a clearly striped back, often foraging on or near the ground. Listen for its loud, chattering calls and complex, often dueting songs.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Inhabits open woodlands, arid scrub, savannas, and gallery forests in northern Venezuela and northeastern Colombia.
How to spot
Look for a medium-sized wren with a clearly striped back, often foraging on or near the ground. Listen for its loud, chattering calls and complex, often dueting songs.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
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This species often forages in family groups, and their loud, chattering calls and duets are a characteristic sound of their habitat.
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