The San Clemente wren
''(Thryomanes bewickii leucophrys)'' was a subspecies of
Bewick's wren
The Bewick's wren (''Thryomanes bewickii'') is a wren native to North America. It is the only species placed in the genus ''Thryomanes''. At about long, it is grey-brown above, white below, with a long white eyebrow. While similar in appearance ...
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It was mainly distributed on
San Clemente Island
San Clemente Island (Tongva: ''Kinkipar''; Spanish: ''Isla de San Clemente'') is the southernmost of the Channel Islands of California. It is owned and operated by the United States Navy, and is a part of Los Angeles County. It is administered b ...
, off the southern coast of
California
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The San Clemente wren is extinct, with the last sighting in 1941.
Description
The San Clemente wren measured about 14
cm (5.5
in) in length, with a wingspan of about 5.5 cm (2.2 in).
The plumage on top was brown with a grey wash, with a white eye-stripe.
The underparts were a mix of grey and white, with the lower tail coverts having black bars.
Extinction
In the early 20th century, the San Clemente wren was reported to be common on
San Clemente Island
San Clemente Island (Tongva: ''Kinkipar''; Spanish: ''Isla de San Clemente'') is the southernmost of the Channel Islands of California. It is owned and operated by the United States Navy, and is a part of Los Angeles County. It is administered b ...
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However, habitat destruction from goats led to the demise of the species by the middle of the century.
References
Extinct birds of North America
Troglodytidae
Birds described in 1895
Fauna of the Channel Islands of California
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