Hermit Wood Wren

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Hermit Wood Wren (<em>Henicorhina anachoreta</em>) is a species of Wrens (<em>Troglodytidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Hermit Wood Wren (Henicorhina anachoreta) is a species of Wrens (Troglodytidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Henicorhina; binomial: Henicorhina anachoreta; authority: Bangs, 1899.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Hermit/Santa Marta Wood Wren is split from Grey-breasted Wood Wren Henicorhina leucophrys (Caro et al. 2013; SACC 700). Replaces H. l. bangsi of lower elevations. Change English name to Hermit Wood Wren (SACC 743).

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