Antioquia Wren
Thryophilus sernai
VUVulnerable Endemic to Colombia
- Family
- Wrens (Troglodytidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Antioquia wren (Thryophilus sernai) is a passerine from the wren family (Troglodytidae). It was discovered in March 2010 in the vicinity of the Cauca River in Antioquia, Colombia and described as a new species by Lara et al (2012). The epithet commemorates the late Marco Antonio Serna Díaz (1936–1991), a Colombian naturalist from San Vicente Ferrer, Antioquia.
The Antioquia wren is closely related to the rufous-and-white wren and the Niceforo's wren.
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Range and habitat
Arid Cauca Valley, Antioquia, Colombia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Antioquia wren
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.