Bar-winged Wood-wren
Henicorhina leucoptera
The bar-winged wood wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in southern Ecuador and northern Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Troglodytidae
Genus
Henicorhina
Bar-winged Wood-wren belongs to the family Troglodytidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The bar-winged wood wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in southern Ecuador and northern Peru.
The Bar-winged Wood-wren faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Andean cloud forests. Its specialized habitat requirements and limited elevational range make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, which are shifting suitable habitat zones upslope. The species' small population sizes and restricted distribution further increase its extinction risk.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin forests along the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. The species requires dense understory vegetation and is particularly associated with moss-covered trees and epiphyte-rich forest environments.
Threats
Agricultural expansion and conversion
Climate change and habitat shifting
Deforestation and habitat loss
Habitat fragmentation
Small population size and restricted range
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Bar-winged Wood-wren (Henicorhina leucoptera). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bar-winged-wood-wren