Eurasian Wren
Troglodytes troglodytes
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The Eurasian wren is one of the smallest birds in Europe but possesses an astonishingly loud song for its size. Males build multiple dome-shaped nests, from which the female selects one to line and use. In British folklore, the wren is known as the king of birds for outwitting the eagle in a flying contest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 9,5 cm | 3.7 in |
| Envergure | 15,0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Poids | 9,0 g | 0.32 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Warm rufous-brown upperparts with fine dark barring. Pale buffy underparts with barred flanks. Short, often cocked tail.
Bec
Thin, slightly curved, dark brown bill
Habitat & Range
Dense undergrowth in woodlands, gardens, hedgerows, and rocky areas. Prefers tangled vegetation close to the ground.
Répartition géographique
Eurasia from Iceland and western Europe to Japan. The only wren species found outside the Americas.
Diet & Feeding
Insects and spiders, gleaned from dense vegetation, rock crevices, and bark. Active and restless forager.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 14-19 days. Fledging: 9-18 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-9
Son
Chant
Extraordinarily loud for its tiny size: a rapid, powerful stream of trills, buzzes, and churring phrases. One of Europe's loudest songs by volume relative to body weight.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Troglodytidae (Wrens) |
| Genus | Troglodytes |
| Espèces | Troglodytes troglodytes |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Zaunkönig |
| Spanish | Chochín Euroasiático |
Distribution
Eurasian Wren has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Troglodytidae family