The fasciated wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Region
Tumbesian region (SW Ecuador and NW Peru)
Typical Environment
Occurs in tropical dry forests, thorn scrub, and arid woodland, including Prosopis and Acacia-dominated habitats. Common along edges, second-growth, and semi-open agricultural mosaics with scattered shrubs and cacti. Frequently uses dense, thorny vegetation for cover and nesting. Tolerates some habitat disturbance and can persist near rural settlements.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1500 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The fasciated wren is a large wren of the Tumbesian dry forests of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. It often forages in noisy family parties and is known for cooperative behaviors such as group living and communal roosting. Its bold barring and prominent white eyebrow make it easy to pick out in thorn scrub and dry forest edges.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Often travels in pairs or small family groups that keep close contact while moving through shrubs. Builds bulky twig nests in thorny vegetation and may roost communally. Likely engages in cooperative behaviors typical of its genus, including group defense of territories.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Loud, buzzy trills and chattering phrases delivered in bursts, often from exposed perches. Calls include harsh scolds and rattling chatter, and pairs may give responsive, antiphonal sequences.
Plumage
Coarsely barred (fasciated) above and below with contrasting dark and pale bands; underparts pale with bold dark barring. Crown and mantle brownish with heavy barring; tail distinctly barred.
Diet
Primarily consumes insects and other arthropods gleaned from bark, leaves, and the ground. Also takes small fruits and berries, especially in the dry season when insects are less available. Occasionally captures small vertebrates or raids nests opportunistically.
Preferred Environment
Feeds in low shrubs, thorn scrub, and cacti, often near forest edges and semi-open areas. Forages from the ground up to mid-shrub levels, probing crevices and dense tangles.
