The Band-backed Wren lives in forests and forest edges in Central America. Dark bars on the back and tail, black spots on the chest, and a tawny belly help identify it.
It has dark bars across the back and tail, black spots on the throat and chest, and tawny underparts.
It moves in small groups through shrubs and low branches while searching for insects and other food. Its call is described as a series of raspy notes.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.