Carolina Wren

Once you've heard the song of a Carolina wren, you never forget it. Learn how to attract the Carolina wren to your yard, and listen to its song.

Photo: Roland Jordahl

• Scientific Name: Thryothorus ludovicianus.
• Family: Wren.
• Length: 5-1/2 inches.
• Wingspan: 7-1/2 inches.
• Distinctive Markings: Stocky wren with white eye stripe and bright rusty-brown plumage.
• Nest: Builds bulky nest in tree cavities, woodpiles, mailboxes, etc.
• Song: Often heard as "tea-kettle, tea-kettle, tea-kettle."
• Habitat: Brush and heavy undergrowth in wooded areas.
• Diet: Spiders, insects and some berries and seeds.
• Backyard Favorites: Serve peanuts, suet, peanut butter and nutmeats.