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House Wren
The house wren is one of the most common birds in North America, and it's knows to build its nest in some unusual places. Learn how to attract a house wren to your yard, and listen to its song.
Photo: Roland Jordahl
Scientific Name:
Troglodytes aedon
.
Family:
Wren.
Length:
4-3/4 inches.
Wingspan:
6 inches.
Distinctive Markings:
Brown body with narrow dark bars on wing and tail.
Nest:
Six or seven speckled-white eggs in a nest of twigs. Male builds multiple "dummy" nests, and then female chooses one.
Song:
Varies; rapid rolling trill that rises and then descends into a bubbling song.
Habitat:
Backyards, parks and open woods.
Diet:
Insects.
Backyard Favorites:
Birdhouses with 1-1/8-inch entrance holes.
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