Species BirdsBand-backed Wren

Band-backed Wren

Campylorhynchus zonatus

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Illustration of Band-backed Wren (Campylorhynchus zonatus)

This wren is characterized by its bold black and white striped back and a lively personality. It often builds elaborate nests in dense vegetation.

Habitat
Scrubby areas and thorny thickets.
Diet
Insects and other small invertebrates.
How common
Common

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