Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 1,000 - 2,499 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Habitat destruction and degradation through dry-season burning, wetland drainage and agricultural expansion, and possible predation by introduced mongooses and rats, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Insects, spiders, small snails, lizards and berries.
Voice
A high-pitched, loud and musical warble preceded by a guttural note, given in series of three or four phrases. Also harsh and chipping notes. Song of female is weaker and shorter.
Zapata Wren (Ferminia cerverai) [XC709687]
by id from Cienaga de Zapata--San Tomas, Matanzas, Cuba (song)
Zapata Wren (Ferminia cerverai) [XC105960]
by Hans Matheve from Peralta, Ci\u00e9naga de Zapata, Matanzas province, Cuba (song, natural song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
A highly aberrant species, with uncertain affinities. May be most closely related to Cistothorus or Troglodytes, but in need of much further study, especially of its DNA, to elucidate its true taxonomic relationships.
Similar Species
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) which is smaller, all brown and does not inhabit sawgrass.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet