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Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

The Northern House Wren is a small, cheerful bird that loves to sing! They build their nests in cozy places like birdhouses and tree holes, making them fun to watch.

Lebensraum: Urban areas

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The Northern House Wren is a tiny, active bird with dull brown plumage over most of its body, often appearing grayish on the underside. It has faint barring on its wings and tail, a short, slightly upturned tail, and a slender, dark bill. This plain appearance helps it blend into its natural environment.

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Northern House Wren
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Northern House Wren

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

A male wren might build several 'dummy' nests for a female to choose her favorite from!

Despite their small size, these wrens often chase away much bigger birds from their territory.

House Wrens often reuse birdhouses or abandoned nests from other species to raise their families.

Their scientific name, 'Troglodytes', means 'cave-dweller,' referring to their love for cavities.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Super Sonic Song

Northern House Wrens have a complex, bubbly song that helps them defend territory and attract mates.

Fähigkeit

Nesting Nuisance

Northern House Wrens can fill cavities with twigs, sometimes preventing other birds from nesting there.

Fähigkeit

Insect Inspector

Northern House Wrens can deftly forage for insects in dense vegetation, helping control pest populations.

Maße und Details

Länge
11-13 cm
Flügelspannweite
12-18 cm
Gewicht
0.01-0.012 kg
Lebenserwartung
2-7 Jahre
Top Speed
35 km/h
Gelegegröße
3-10
Brutzeit
12-15 Tage
Zugstrecke
1500 km

Ernährung und Fütterung

These small birds are amazing insect hunters, snatching up tiny bugs to eat!

Hauptnahrung

  • Beetles
  • Spiders
  • Caterpillars
  • Grasshoppers
  • Ants
  • Flies

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

House wrens are common prey for cats.

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Snakes can raid nests, eating eggs or chicks.

hunts

European Garden Spider

Araneus diadematus

Wrens actively hunt various spider species.

hunts

Tobacco Hornworm

Manduca sexta

Caterpillars are a main food source, especially for young.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't disturb their nests.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Northern House Wren?

11-13 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Northern House Wren?

12-18 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Northern House Wren?

0.01-0.012 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Northern House Wren?

2-7 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Northern House Wren?

35 km/h

Was frisst Northern House Wren?

These small birds are amazing insect hunters, snatching up tiny bugs to eat!

Wo findet man Northern House Wren normalerweise?

Urban areas

Wie jagt Northern House Wren?

Foraging

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