Winter Wren
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NameWinter Wren
Common NameWinter Wren
Scientific NameTroglodytes hiemalis
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)12.5
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMostly rich reddish-brown plumage, darker on the back and crown, with paler underparts. It features fine dark barring on the flanks, wings, and tail, and often has a faint pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe).
Vocalization / CallIts song is a remarkably loud, complex, and rapid cascade of high-pitched trills and warbles, often lasting several seconds. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsconiferous forest, mixed forest, dense undergrowth, riparian areas, wooded ravines
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern North America, including Alaska, Canada, and the northern United States. Winters in the southern parts of its breeding range and further south into the southeastern US.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, plump, rounded body, short, often cocked tail, rich reddish-brown plumage, fine barring on flanks and tail, pale supercilium
Description
The Winter Wren is a tiny, plump, dark brown bird with a remarkably short, often cocked tail. Despite its small size, it is known for its incredibly loud and complex song, often heard from dense undergrowth.
