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[[Image:d08_0868.jpg|thumb|450px|right|''T. n. nigricapillus''<br>Photographed by Nomdeploom near Mindo, [[Ecuador]]]]
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
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A relatively large wren at 14.5cm (5.25in), dramatically marked with intricate black and white facial patterns, rufous back, and finely barred underparts and tail. 
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==Distribution==
 
==Distribution==
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[[Colombia]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Ecuador]], [[Nicaragua]], and [[Panama]].  In [[South America]], it is found in the lowlands (below 900m.) on the west side of the Andes only.
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==Taxonomy==
 
==Taxonomy==
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There are two subspecies: ''T. n. nigricapillus'' has only partial bars on chest; the center of the chest is white.  ''T.n. connectens'' has full barring across the chest.
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==Habitat==
 
==Habitat==
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Lowland humid forest.
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==Behaviour==
 
==Behaviour==
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Often in pairs.  Not secretive - comes out of cover frequently, and will come to heavily vegated gardens.
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==Bird Song==
 
==Bird Song==
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Quite vocal, with a variety of chirps and a long, complex song.
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
{{GSearch|Thryothorus+nigricapillus}}  
 
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[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Thryothorus]]

Revision as of 14:14, 10 May 2008

Thryothorus nigricapillus
T. n. nigricapillus
Photographed by Nomdeploom near Mindo, Ecuador

Identification

A relatively large wren at 14.5cm (5.25in), dramatically marked with intricate black and white facial patterns, rufous back, and finely barred underparts and tail.

Distribution

Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama. In South America, it is found in the lowlands (below 900m.) on the west side of the Andes only.

Taxonomy

There are two subspecies: T. n. nigricapillus has only partial bars on chest; the center of the chest is white. T.n. connectens has full barring across the chest.

Habitat

Lowland humid forest.

Behaviour

Often in pairs. Not secretive - comes out of cover frequently, and will come to heavily vegated gardens.

Bird Song

Quite vocal, with a variety of chirps and a long, complex song.

External Links

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