Long-billed wren

Overview

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The long-billed wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Distribution

Region

Northeast Brazil

Typical Environment

Found primarily in the semi-arid Caatinga biome, favoring dense thorn scrub, dry woodland edges, and tangles of vines and cacti. It frequents understory thickets, hedgerows, and scrubby riparian margins. The species is adapted to seasonal dryness and concentrates activity where cover is thick. It avoids open ground, moving mouse-like through low vegetation and brush piles.

Altitude Range

Sea level to 1000 m

Climate Zone

Arid

Characteristics

Size13–15 cm

Wing Span17–20 cm

Male Weight0.014 kg

Female Weight0.013 kg

Life Expectancy5 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

The Long-billed Wren is a thorn-scrub specialist of Brazil’s Caatinga, where it keeps to dense, tangled cover. Its notably long, slightly decurved bill helps it probe crevices and leaf litter for hidden prey. Pairs often keep close contact with rich, ringing duets, a hallmark of many Neotropical wrens. Nests are typically domed and placed low, built from grasses and fibers.

Gallery

Behaviour

Temperament

skulking and territorial

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats

Social Behavior

Typically encountered as solitary individuals or pairs that maintain territories year-round. Pairs communicate with coordinated duets and may remain together across seasons. Nests are domed with a side entrance, usually placed low in dense scrub during the rainy season.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

A loud, musical series of clear whistles and trills, delivered in phrases that can be antiphonal between mates. Calls include sharp chips and scolds when agitated within thick cover.

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Identification

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Feeding Habits

Diet

Preferred Environment

Requires Supplement

Population

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