Campylorhynchus (rufinucha) capistranus
 
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Rufous-naped WrenAnimals of Laguna de Apoyo Nature ReserveSustainable Development and Wild Nature Conservation in NICARAGUAGaiaAmong the more common birds inhabiting the Pacific region of Mesoamerica is the Rufous-naped Wren, which is now known to be several species in a single species complex (Campylorhynchus rufinucha). The species found in Nicaragua, Campylorhynchus rufinucha, is called saltapiñuela locally. Its name comes from a local ground bromeliad (Bromelia pinguin) in which this species may be found skulking. The Rufous-naped Wren is noisy and gregarious, and is always found in groups of up to more than a dozen individuals. They are common wherever there are trees near clearings throughout the Pacific region of Nicaragua, such as hedgerows and yards. They frequent the ground and lower branches, making them easily observed, and they are not shy around humans, making them an easy bird to be enjoyed by novice birdwatchers.
The Rufous-naped Wren makes a massive nest structure with a side entrance, using leaves, sticks and fibers such as those from Ceiba pentandra seed pods. Nests are often placed in bull's horn acacia (Acacia cornigera). The tree protects the birds from predators thanks especially to vicious ants (Pseudomyrmex ferruginea) which prevent other animals from touching the tree.
Along with other easily seen animals such as the White-throated Magpie-Jay and the Variegated Squirrel, the Rufous-naped Wren can provide plenty to watch for a beginning nature enthusiast. The birds of a group tend to stay together in a flock, never very high in trees, and near the nest. Would you like to share your photographs of the Rufous-naped Wren in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve? Please share them with us by contacting us. Animals of Laguna de Apoyo Nature ReserveBirdwatching in NicaraguaDarwin's Newest DreampondGenetic, behavioral, and morphological evidence of divergence in the Midas cichlid species complexSpecies description Amphilophus chanchoBlog Midas cichlidBlog entry 1 variegated squirrelBlog entry 2 variegated squirrelYou can help us keep nature wild in Nicaragua, by volunteering your time with us or making a small donation to support our projects in wild nature conservation. FUNDECI homepageEnvironmental Program In Defense of NatureApoyo Spanish SchoolVolunteerBirdwatchingThe Mountain SchoolDive Laguna de ApoyoProyecto EcológicoHostelLaguna de ApoyoAnimals of Laguna de ApoyoSpanish Studies and Volunteering in Laguna de ApoyoArts and Culture in NicaraguaFollow us on Facebooknonprofit status of FUNDECIGoogle PlusFollow us on Twittercontact us  Page Comparison Tool 
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