Split in the IOC taxonomy from the Plain Wren along with Cabanis's Wren. Described by HBW as having a yellow eye. Cabanis's Wren has an dark orange eye, as seen on this bird. Birds east of central Costa Rica should be the Isthmian Wren, which have duller colors. |
Found in dense undergrowth in varzea forest. |
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A browner individual found in the eastern part of range. |
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Similar and often considered conspecific with the Isthmian Wren. Split from the Plain Wren. |
A small wren, but perhaps the loudest wren. Nest |
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Once included with the Plain Wren. Differences are vocal, greyer back, paler flanks and slightly larger size (HBW). |