About the Zapata Wren
The Zapata wren is a medium-sized grayish-brown bird that lives in dense shrubs of the Zapata Swamp, Cuba. It is the only member of the monotypical genus Ferminia, which is endemic to Cuba and endangered. This species was first described in 1926 by Thomas Barbour and named after its co-discoverer, Fermín Zanón Cervera.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wrens (Troglodytidae) |
| Species | Ferminia cerverai |
| Species Codes | zapwre1, ZAWR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Zapata Wren belong to?
The Zapata Wren (Ferminia cerverai) belongs to the Wrens family (Troglodytidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Zapata Wren?
The Zapata Wren is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Zapata Wren?
The Zapata wren is a medium-sized grayish-brown bird that lives in dense shrubs of the Zapata Swamp, Cuba. It is the only member of the monotypical genus Ferminia, which is endemic to Cuba and endangered. This species was first described in 1926 by Thomas Barbour and named after its co-discoverer, F...
Where can I report a Zapata Wren sighting?
You can log sightings of Zapata Wren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code zapwre1, or on iNaturalist.
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