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Birdsong field guide

Antioquia Wren

Thryophilus sernai

The Antioquia Wren is a recently discovered songbird endemic to the dry forest canyons of northwestern Colombia, known for its intricate vocal duets.

What it sounds like

A series of loud, rich, flute-like whistles and liquid gurgles, often performed in a rapid, alternating duet between sexes.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Fabrice Schmitt · ColombiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

This species was only formally described by scientists in 2012 after being discovered in the Cauca River valley.
It is named after Marco Antonio Serna Díaz, a distinguished Colombian naturalist and conservationist.
The species is currently classified as Endangered due to habitat loss from the construction of the Ituango dam.
Like other members of its genus, mated pairs perform highly synchronized antiphonal duets to defend their territory.
It is distinguished from the similar Rufous-and-white Wren by its distinct song structure and more muted plumage tones.

Habitat

Tropical dry forest and deciduous scrub, primarily between 250 and 850 meters in elevation.

Range

Northern Antioquia, Colombia, specifically restricted to the middle Cauca River drainage.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Banded WrenThryophilus pleurostictus Niceforo's WrenThryophilus nicefori Rufous-and-white WrenThryophilus rufalbus Rufous-and-white WrenThryophilus rufalbus Sinaloa WrenThryophilus sinaloa

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