About the Cozumel Wren
The Cozumel wren is a very small passerine bird in the wren family Troglodytidae that is endemic to the small island of Cozumel off the eastern coast of Mexico. The name troglodytes means "hole dweller", and is a reference to the bird's tendency to disappear into crevices when hunting insects or to seek shelter. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the northern house wren.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wrens (Troglodytidae) |
| Species | Troglodytes beani |
| Species Codes | houwre3, COWR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cozumel Wren belong to?
The Cozumel Wren (Troglodytes beani) belongs to the Wrens family (Troglodytidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cozumel Wren?
The Cozumel wren is a very small passerine bird in the wren family Troglodytidae that is endemic to the small island of Cozumel off the eastern coast of Mexico. The name troglodytes means \"hole dweller\", and is a reference to the bird's tendency to disappear into crevices when hunting insects or to ...
Where can I report a Cozumel Wren sighting?
You can log sightings of Cozumel Wren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code houwre3, or on iNaturalist.
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