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 DetailsOverall rich reddish-brown plumage, heavily barred with darker brown on the wings, flanks, and short tail. It has a paler belly and a faint pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe).
Vocalization / CallKnown for its remarkably long, complex, and high-pitched song, a rapid series of trills and warbles. Its call is a sharp 'chip' or 'tchip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsconiferous forest, mixed forest, dense undergrowth, riparian areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across the boreal forests of Canada and the northeastern United States, and in the Appalachian Mountains. Winters in the southern parts of its breeding range and further south into the southeastern U.S.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, plump body, short, often cocked tail, dark brown, barred plumage, energetic movements, long, complex song
Description
The Winter Wren is a tiny, plump, dark brown bird with a very short tail often held cocked. It is known for its energetic movements, constantly hopping and flitting through dense undergrowth while foraging.
