Pacific Wren
NamePacific Wren
Common NamePacific Wren
Scientific NameTroglodytes pacificus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsSmall, plump, dark brown wren with fine barring on its wings, flanks, and short, often cocked tail. It has a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a relatively long, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallProduces an incredibly loud, complex, and rapid series of musical trills and warbles, often described as a 'burst of bubbling melody' that can last for several seconds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in coniferous forests along the Pacific Coast of North America, from Alaska south through British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and northern California, extending inland to parts of Idaho and Montana.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Dark brown plumage with fine barring, Short, often cocked tail, Loud, complex, bubbling song, Secretive behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
The Pacific Wren is a very small, secretive brown bird of dense coniferous forests, often seen with its short tail cocked. Despite its diminutive size, it is known for its remarkably loud and complex song.
