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Scaly-breasted Wren

Microcerculus marginatus · Troglodytidae · Passeriformes

Best monthsMay · Jul · Octmost records
Records76,302in 5 countries
Most seen inColombia35,772 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Scaly-breasted Wren
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About

Scaly-breasted Wren in brief

The scaly-breasted wren (Microcerculus marginatus) is a bird of the Troglodytidae family — species of bird.

Across the 5 countries we cover it has 76,302 published records, most of them from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in May, July and October.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Colombia35,772 records · best May, Mar
Ecuador16,487 records · best Jan, Nov
Peru11,744 records · best Jul, Oct
Panama8,783 records · best Mar, Oct
Venezuela3,516 records · best Oct, Jan
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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