About the Scaly-breasted Wren
The southern nightingale-wren, also known as the scaly-breasted wren, is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wrens (Troglodytidae) |
| Species | Microcerculus marginatus |
| Species Codes | scbwre1, SCBW, SNWR, SBWR, SONW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaly-breasted Wren belong to?
The Scaly-breasted Wren (Microcerculus marginatus) belongs to the Wrens family (Troglodytidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Scaly-breasted Wren?
The southern nightingale-wren, also known as the scaly-breasted wren, is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Scaly-breasted Wren sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaly-breasted Wren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scbwre1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
96
Species in Family
274
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