About the Plain-tailed Wren
The plain-tailed wren is a species of songbird in the family Troglodytidae. It has a mostly rufous body with a gray, black, and white striped head. It is found in the Andes of southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Plain-tailed wrens are so-called bamboo specialists and live almost exclusively in chusquea bamboo thickets. Like other wrens, its diet consists mainly of insects with some seeds and berries.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wrens (Troglodytidae) |
| Species | Pheugopedius euophrys |
| Species Codes | pltwre1, PTWR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain-tailed Wren belong to?
The Plain-tailed Wren (Pheugopedius euophrys) belongs to the Wrens family (Troglodytidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Plain-tailed Wren?
The plain-tailed wren is a species of songbird in the family Troglodytidae. It has a mostly rufous body with a gray, black, and white striped head. It is found in the Andes of southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Plain-t...
Where can I report a Plain-tailed Wren sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain-tailed Wren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pltwre1, or on iNaturalist.
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