Winter Wren
NameWinter Wren
Common NameWinter Wren
Scientific NameTroglodytes hiemalis
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsOverall rich reddish-brown plumage, finely barred with darker brown on the flanks, belly, and undertail coverts. It has a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a short, dark bill. The back and crown are a more uniform brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its incredibly long, complex, and rapid song, a bubbling cascade of high-pitched trills and warbles. Its 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, from Alaska and Canada south to the northern United States. Winters in the southern parts of its breeding range and further south into the southeastern U.S. and Mexico.
Identifying Featuressmall size, plump body, short, cocked tail, rich brown plumage, finely barred flanks, pale supercilium, secretive behavior, long, complex song
Description
The Winter Wren is a tiny, plump, and secretive songbird with rich brown plumage and a remarkably short, often cocked tail. It is typically found creeping through dense undergrowth, foraging for insects and spiders.
