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Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Troglodytidae ›Genus: Salpinctes

About

The rock wren (Salpinctes obsoletus) is a small songbird of the wren family native to South America and western North America. It is the only species in the genus Salpinctes. Adults are about 12 cm long. They have grey-brown upperparts with small black and white spots and pale grey underparts with a light brown rump. Additional distinctive features include a light grey line over the eye, a long slightly decurved thin bill, a long barred tail and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rock Wren?
The scientific name of Rock Wren is Salpinctes obsoletus.
What kingdom does Rock Wren belong to?
Rock Wren belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rock Wren belong to?
Rock Wren belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Rock Wren belong to?
Rock Wren belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Rock Wren belong to?
Rock Wren belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Rock Wren belong to?
Rock Wren belongs to the family Troglodytidae.
What genus does Rock Wren belong to?
Rock Wren belongs to the genus Salpinctes.