About the Socorro Wren
The Socorro wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Socorro Island, Mexico. It was formerly placed in Thryomanes but was moved to Troglodytes considering "manners, song, plumage, etc." and by biogeography and mitochondrial DNA sequence analysis of the MT-NADH dehydrogenase protein 2 gene.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wrens (Troglodytidae) |
| Species | Troglodytes sissonii |
| Species Codes | socwre2, SOCW, SOWR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Socorro Wren belong to?
The Socorro Wren (Troglodytes sissonii) belongs to the Wrens family (Troglodytidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Socorro Wren?
The Socorro Wren is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Socorro Wren?
The Socorro wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Socorro Island, Mexico. It was formerly placed in Thryomanes but was moved to Troglodytes considering \"manners, song, plumage, etc.\" and by biogeography and mitochondrial DNA sequence analysis of the MT-NADH dehydrog...
Where can I report a Socorro Wren sighting?
You can log sightings of Socorro Wren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code socwre2, or on iNaturalist.
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