Grenada Wren
Troglodytes grenadensis
Small brownish wren found only on Grenada. Plumage cinnamon-brown overall, with dark barring on the wings and tail. Lacks white eyebrow. Generally more arboreal than mainland “House Wrens”, occurring in dense brushy woodland throughout the island. Often perches conspicuously when singing, but otherwise fairly secretive. Listen for loud song of chatters and clearer trills, as well as harsh scolding calls.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Troglodytes grenadensis
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Troglodytidae
- Genus
- Troglodytes
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Distribution
Bird Calls
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