Santa Marta Wren

Pheugopedius mystacalis

The Santa Marta Wren (Pheugopedius mystacalis) is a small, charismatic bird species found in the Santa Marta Mountains of Colombia. This wren is known for its distinctive white eyebrow stripe and buffy underparts. It primarily forages on the forest floor for insects and small invertebrates, often using its long, decurved bill to probe into leaf litter. The Santa Marta Wren is typically found in dense undergrowth and thickets within montane forests, where it can be heard singing a complex and melodious song. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, this species faces threats from deforestation and climate change.

Habitat: Montane forests and dense undergrowth