Flutist wren facts for kids
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Troglodytidae |
| Genus: | Microcerculus |
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M. ustulatus
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| Microcerculus ustulatus |
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The flutist wren (Microcerculus ustulatus) is a small bird that belongs to the wren family, called Troglodytidae. It lives only in the wet, high-up forests of the Tepui mountains. You can find this special bird in parts of northern Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.
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About the Flutist Wren Family
The flutist wren has four different types, which scientists call subspecies. These are like slightly different versions of the same bird. They are:
- Microcerculus ustulatus ustulatus (this is the main one)
- M. u. duidae
- M. u. lunatipectus
- M. u. obscurus
What Does the Flutist Wren Look Like?
This little bird is about 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long. That's about the length of your hand! It weighs around 22 g (0.78 oz), which is lighter than a few coins.
The main type of flutist wren is mostly chocolate brown. Its belly and bottom area are a bit darker. Its head has faint wavy patterns. Its lower back, rump, and chest have a reddish color. The chin is a lighter brown. The chest also looks a bit scaly. Young flutist wrens look similar but have faint dark stripes on their underside.
The different subspecies have small differences:
- M. u. duidae is lighter and less reddish than the main type.
- M. u. lunatipectus has the most noticeable scales on its underside.
- M. u. obscurus has a darker top side and a redder underside.
Where Do Flutist Wrens Live?
The main flutist wren, M. u. ustulatus, lives in western Guyana, southeastern Venezuela, and the nearby part of northern Brazil.
Other types live in different areas:
- M. u. duidae is found in Amazonas and western Bolívar states in Venezuela.
- M. u. lunatipectus lives in central Bolívar state.
- M. u. obscurus is found in eastern Bolívar state.
These wrens are mountain birds. They like to live in thick, wet forests on mountains. They also live on the flat tops of some tepuis, which are like huge table-top mountains. You can find them at heights from 860 to 2,100 m (2,820 to 6,890 ft) above sea level.
How Flutist Wrens Behave
What Do Flutist Wrens Eat?
The flutist wren usually looks for food on the forest floor. Sometimes, it searches a little bit above the ground too. We know they eat arthropods, which are creatures like insects and spiders. However, we don't have many details about their exact diet.
Reproduction and Life Cycle
Scientists don't have much information about how flutist wrens raise their young. We don't know when they breed or how they build their nests.
What Does the Flutist Wren Sound Like?
The flutist wren is famous for its beautiful song. Its main song is like a "superb glissando." This means it starts with a couple of notes and then slowly slides up the musical scale. It also has another similar song. In this song, the notes are shorter and gradually drop in pitch.
Is the Flutist Wren in Danger?
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) has looked at the flutist wren. They say it is a species of "Least Concern." This means it's not currently in danger of disappearing. Even though it lives in a specific area, it's quite common there. Also, many parts of its home range don't have many people living in them, which helps keep the birds safe.
 | Roy Wilkins |
 | John Lewis |
 | Linda Carol Brown |
