About the Bay Wren
The bay wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is native to southern Central America and northwestern South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wrens (Troglodytidae) |
| Species | Cantorchilus nigricapillus |
| Species Codes | baywre1, BAYW, BAWR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bay Wren belong to?
The Bay Wren (Cantorchilus nigricapillus) belongs to the Wrens family (Troglodytidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bay Wren?
The bay wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is native to southern Central America and northwestern South America....
Where can I report a Bay Wren sighting?
You can log sightings of Bay Wren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code baywre1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
96
Species in Family
789
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