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Southern House Wren
Troglodytes musculus
Southern House Wren (Troglodytes musculus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Southern House Wren (Troglodytes musculus) is a member of the Troglodytidae family found in Central America & Caribbean and South America.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Troglodytidae Wrens
- Genus Troglodytes
- Species musculus
Where it lives
Southern Mexico to southern Chile and southern Argentina
Quick facts
- Family
- Troglodytidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Southern House Wren (Troglodytes musculus) is a species of bird in the Troglodytidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean and South America. Its distribution covers MA, SA s Mexico to s Chile and s Argentina.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Southern House Wren live?
The Southern House Wren is found across Central America & Caribbean and South America with a range covering MA, SA s Mexico to s Chile and s Argentina.
What family does the Southern House Wren belong to?
The Southern House Wren (Troglodytes musculus) belongs to the Troglodytidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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