Northern Chestnut-breasted Wren

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Northern Chestnut-breasted Wren (<em>Cyphorhinus dichrous</em>) is a species of Wrens (<em>Troglodytidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Northern Chestnut-breasted Wren (Cyphorhinus dichrous) is a species of Wrens (Troglodytidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cyphorhinus; binomial: Cyphorhinus dichrous; authority: Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1879.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Northern Chestnut-breasted Wren Cyphorhinus dichrous is split from (Southern) Chestnut-breasted Wren C. thoracicus based on striking vocal differences despite minor morphological difference (del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife).

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