Plain Wren vs Northern House Wren

Cantorchilus modestus compared with Troglodytes aedon

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Plain Wren Northern House Wren
Scientific Name Cantorchilus modestus Troglodytes aedon
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Troglodytidae Troglodytidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 11.5 cm (4.5 in) 10.3 cm (4.1 in)
Weight 18.683333333333334 g (0.66 oz) 11.133333333333335 g (0.39 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 4-8
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Plain Wren only

None

Northern House Wren only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Plain Wren

Least Concern

Northern House Wren

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