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Zapata Wren
Ferminia cerverai
Zapata Wren (Ferminia cerverai) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The Zapata Wren (Ferminia cerverai) is a member of the Troglodytidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 26 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Troglodytidae Wrens
- Genus Ferminia
- Species cerverai
Quick facts
- Weight
- 26 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Troglodytidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Zapata Wren is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Zapata Wren is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Zapata Wren (Ferminia cerverai) belongs to the Troglodytidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across North America. Its distribution covers NA Cuba.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 26 g, with a wing length of about 5.2 cm and a tail of around 6.2 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 2,103 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Zapata Wren?
The Zapata Wren is a small bird that weighs around 26 g.
Where does the Zapata Wren live?
The Zapata Wren is found across North America with a range covering NA Cuba, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Zapata Wren belong to?
The Zapata Wren (Ferminia cerverai) belongs to the Troglodytidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Zapata Wren eat?
The Zapata Wren is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Zapata Wren migrate?
The Zapata Wren is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Zapata Wren endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Zapata Wren make?
1 real field recording of the Zapata Wren — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Zapata Wren's range?
The Zapata Wren has a mapped global range of about 2,103 km².
Conservation
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