Winter Wren
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NameWinter Wren
Common NameWinter Wren
Scientific NameTroglodytes hiemalis
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsOverall rich brown plumage, darker on the back and crown, with paler underparts. Distinctive fine dark barring is present on the flanks, undertail coverts, and tail. A faint pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) is often visible.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its remarkably loud, complex, and bubbly song, a rapid series of trills and warbles that can last several seconds. It also produces sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsconiferous forest, mixed forest, dense undergrowth, riparian areas, woodlands
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern North America, including much of Canada and parts of the northeastern and northwestern United States. Winters in the southern United States and Mexico.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, plump body, short, often cocked tail, fine barring on flanks and undertail, slender, slightly decurved bill, dark eye, energetic movements
Description
The Winter Wren is a tiny, plump, brown bird known for its energetic movements and often cocked tail. It typically forages low to the ground in dense undergrowth, constantly flitting and hopping.
