Winter Wren
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NameWinter Wren
Common NameWinter Wren
Scientific NameTroglodytes hiemalis
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsOverall dark reddish-brown plumage, heavily barred with darker brown on the flanks, belly, and undertail coverts. It has a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a short, often cocked tail.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its extraordinarily long, complex, and rapid song, a bubbling cascade of high-pitched notes and trills. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsconiferous forest, mixed forest, dense undergrowth, riparian areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern North America, from Alaska and Canada south to the Great Lakes and Appalachian Mountains. Winters in the southern parts of its breeding range and further south into the southeastern United States.
Identifying Featurestiny size, dark brown plumage, short, cocked tail, heavily barred flanks, pale supercilium, secretive behavior, loud, complex song
Description
A tiny, plump, dark brown bird with a very short, often cocked tail. It is known for its secretive nature, often foraging in dense undergrowth, and its remarkably loud and complex song.
