Taxonomy and description
Ornithologist Robert Ridgway initially described the Guadalupe wren as a species in its own right, ''Thryomanes brevicauda''. Its closest relative may be the mainland Bewick's wren subspecies ''T. b. correctus,'' which the Guadalupe wren closely resembled. Indeed, ''brevicauda'' mainly differed from ''correctus'' in its narrower tail bars, smaller size, shorter tail, and longer bill.Biology
The diet of the Guadalupe wren remains poorly known. One collected specimen had two insects in its stomach, and another contained an insect and some pine seeds. Guadalupe wrens likely foraged in the scrub habitat on the island. Their nest has never been found, nor have any eggs. The subspecies was a reclusive yet active one, quickly moving about among dense branches from fallen trees.Extinction
The Guadalupe wren was last seen alive in 1897 by researcher Henry Kaeding. Though the reason for its extinction is not clear, introduced species likely led to the bird's decline. Goats introduced to Guadalupe preferentially fed upon the sagebrush plants relied on as foraging habitat by the wrens, and introduced cats may have fed upon them. It is also possible that specimen collection may have also played a role in the extinction. The last known individuals were encountered in Monterey pines on the northern ridge of Guadalupe.References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q27629170 Extinct birds of North America Troglodytidae Birds described in 1876 Fauna of the Baja California Peninsula