The Zapata wren (Ferminia cerverai) is a medium-sized grayish-brown bird that lives in dense shrubs of the Zapata Swamp, Cuba. It is the only member of the monotypical genus Ferminia, which is endemic to Cuba and endangered. This species was first described in 1926 by Thomas Barbour and named after its co-discoverer, Fermín Zanón Cervera.

A highly secretive denizen of sawgrass marshes. This small brown bird, with heavy barring above, and a somewhat long, down-curved bill has no similar species within its range. It is most often found by its song: “Tseuu-we-we-we-tu-tu-tu-tu-tu-tu-tu-tu-tu” or variations thereof.

The Zapata wren (Ferminia cerverai) is a medium-sized grayish-brown bird that lives in dense shrubs of the Zapata Swamp, Cuba. It is the only member of the monotypical genus Ferminia , which is endemic to Cuba and endangered.

2020年3月4日 · Zapata Wren (Ferminia cerverai), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.zapwre1.01

Ferminia cerverai is known only from the northern and central parts of the Zapata Swamp, Cuba. It was reported as common at the time of its discovery in 1926, but anecdotal evidence suggests that it has subsequently declined.

Zapata Wren. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Ferminia. Species. Ferminia cerverai. Identification Numbers. TSN: 560070. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

The Zapata Wren, scientifically known as Ferminia cerverai, is a small bird species endemic to the Zapata Swamp in Cuba. This elusive bird has a distinct lifestyle shaped by its habitat and unique characteristics.

Trend justification: There are no new data; however, the species is suspected to be declining at a rate of 1-9% over ten years, owing mainly to habitat degradation. BirdLife International (2025) Species factsheet: Zapata Wren Ferminia cerverai.

This elusive bird is known only from within a 20 km radius of Santo Tomás in the Zapata Swamp, Cuba, where it appears to have suffered particularly from dry-season burning of its savanna-like habitat and perhaps from introduced predators. DISTRIBUTION The Zapata Wren is endemic to Cuba, and was not discovered until 1926 (Barbour and Peters 1927).

Zapata Wren (Ferminia cerverai) is a species of bird in the Troglodytidae family. Savanna : Moist ; Wetlands (inland) : Permanent Freshwater Lakes (over 8ha), Permanent Freshwater Marshes/Pools (under 8ha) IOC World Bird List (v14.2), Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2024-04-18.