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Russet-naped Wren

Campylorhynchus humilis

Range & Recent Observations

Russet-naped Wrenis a year-round resident and doesn't follow a migration flyway. See the Range tab for where it lives.

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About the Russet-naped Wren

The russet-naped wren (Campylorhynchus humilis), also known as Sclater's wren, is a songbird of the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

Source: Wikipedia

Classification

Scientific name
Campylorhynchus humilis
Family
Wrens
Order
Passeriformes

Similar species

Other members of the wrens family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.

  • Band-backed Wren Campylorhynchus zonatus
  • Banded Wren Thryophilus pleurostictus
  • Bewick's Wren Thryomanes bewickii
  • Boucard's Wren Campylorhynchus jocosus
  • Cabanis's Wren Cantorchilus modestus
  • Cactus Wren Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
  • Canyon Wren Catherpes mexicanus
  • Carolina Wren Thryothorus ludovicianus
  • Clarion Wren Troglodytes tanneri
  • Cozumel Wren Troglodytes beani
  • Giant Wren Campylorhynchus chiapensis
  • Grass Wren Cistothorus platensis

Know when the Russet-naped Wren turns up near you

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