Niceforo’s Wren
Thryophilus nicefori
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to Colombia
- Family
- Wrens (Troglodytidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Niceforo's wren (Thryophilus nicefori) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Colombia.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
West slope of eastern Andes of northern Colombia (near San Gil on Río Fonce).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Niceforo's 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.
