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Peruvian wren
Cinnycerthia peruana
The Peruvian wren (Cinnycerthia peruana) is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Peru.
The Peruvian wren is 15.5 to 16 cm (6.1 to 6.3 in) long and weighs 19.6 g (0.69 oz). The adults' upperparts are rich chestnut, with the crown and rump being redder. They have a variable amount of white on the face. The tail is also rich chestnut and has narrow black bars. The chin and throat are orange-brown and the chest, belly, and flanks are the same hue but darker. The juvenile is believed to resemble the adult but with no white on the face.
Aliases
Cinnycerthia peruana