Northern House Wren
NameNorthern House Wren
Common NameHouse Wren
Scientific NameTroglodytes aedon
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown, paler on the belly, with faint dark barring on the wings and tail. It lacks prominent facial markings or a distinct supercilium.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a complex, bubbly, gurgling, and chattering series of notes, often ending in a trill. Calls include sharp 'chur' or 'chick' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across most of North America, from southern Canada through the United States and Mexico, extending into Central and South America. Northern populations migrate south for winter.
Identifying Featuressmall size, plain brown plumage, slender bill, often cocked tail, bubbly, chattering song, lack of strong facial markings
Description
The House Wren is a small, active songbird with a plain brown plumage and a slender, slightly decurved bill. It is known for its bubbly, chattering song and its habit of nesting in cavities, including birdhouses.
