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House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

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Description:

This small bird is buffy below and patterned reddish-brown above, although color varies over its wide range. It tail is often cocked. Has a rich bubbly song during the breeding season.

Habitat:

This bird has an extremely wide range and lives in a variety of habitats. This bird was in my backyard next to a deciduous forest.

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House Wren

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Comments (4)
Steffi
Great photo! Very expressive (and vocal!) birds.
Noe and Pili
In Spain we have only the Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes). Very good photo.
alicelongmartin
I am a little jealous. You would think if the wrens had a nest in your garage, they would stop long enough to let you take their picture! Not mine!

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PublishedJune 1, 2011

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