Panama Chiriqui Wren (2 Viewers)

[Steve.Jonesy]

Hi taken in Feb
Would this be a Southern house Wren? Look a bit unusual but maybe a juvinile do you think?
Many thanks

 

[THE_FERN]

Although on three face of it it doesn't look much like it, I can see no alternative to black-bellied wren. We see a white throat, black underparts and long robust legs

 

[Steve.Jonesy]

Wow I had not considered that bird but now you say… a young one I guess

 

[Mark Harper]

I don't see it as having a black belly, the feathers appear damaged, the same as in this Lesser Violetear. I would favour Southern House Wren.

 

[Steve.Jonesy]

Are the feathers damaged or could it be a just a malt or immature birds?

 

[THE_FERN]

I don't see it as having a black belly, the feathers appear damaged, the same as in this Lesser Violetear. I would favour Southern House Wren.

Perhaps this is more likely.