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Bewick's Wren

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick's Wrens are small, lively birds with a cheerful song. They love to hop around in bushes and trees, looking for tasty bugs to eat. Their cute, round bodies and long tails make them fun to watch!

Habitat: Urban areas, forests, and shrubby places

Appearance

The Bewick's Wren is a small, slender bird with a grayish-brown back and whitish belly. It has a distinctive long white stripe above its eye and a relatively long tail often held cocked, showing barred outer feathers.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyTroglodytidaeGenusThryomanes
Bewick's Wren
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Bewick's Wren

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

19

Interesting facts

Bewick's Wrens can even learn parts of songs from other nearby bird species!

Male Bewick's Wrens sometimes build multiple "dummy" nests to impress a female!

Sadly, they have almost completely disappeared from the eastern U.S. where they once were common!

Their scientific name, *Thryomanes*, means 'rush-loving', referring to their preferred dense habitats!

Special abilities

Ability

Song Master

Bewick's Wren can sing over 20 unique songs because of complex vocal cords, helping find mates and defend territory.

Ability

Bush Navigator

Bewick's Wren can dart quickly through dense shrubs and thickets, helping them hide from predators and find tasty insects.

Ability

Tail Communicator

Bewick's Wren has a long, twitchy tail that helps signal to other wrens and keep balance while hopping.

Measurements & details

Length
12-14 cm
Wingspan
18-20 cm
Weight
0.008-0.012 kg
Lifespan
1-5 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
5-7
Incubation
12-16 days
Migration Distance
1500 km

Diet & Feeding

These tiny birds mostly feast on small insects and spiders found scurrying in plants!

Primary Foods

  • Caterpillars
  • Beetles
  • Ants
  • Spiders
  • Flies
  • True Bugs

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Bewick's Wren?

The easiest way to identify Bewick's Wren is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Bewick's Wren?

12-14 cm

What is Bewick's Wren's wingspan?

18-20 cm

How much does Bewick's Wren weigh?

0.008-0.012 kg

How long does Bewick's Wren live?

1-5 years

How fast can Bewick's Wren move?

40 km/h

What does Bewick's Wren eat?

These tiny birds mostly feast on small insects and spiders found scurrying in plants!

Where is Bewick's Wren usually found?

Urban areas, forests, and shrubby places

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