About the Wren
A small, mainly brown bird with short legs and a narrow, cocked tail. It has a white stripe over the eye, and a thin bill. Males, females and juveniles all look similar.
Specifications
Scientific name
Troglodytes troglodytes
Family
Troglodytidae
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed woodland, hedgerows, parks and gardens
Food
Mealworms, waxworms, finely chopped peanut cake, grated cheese
Height
9-10cm
Weight
7-12g
Lifespan
1 - 6 years
Breeding time
April-July
Nest
Made from dead leaves, grass and moss, lined with feathers. Has a side entrance.
Sound
A loud, ringing song and rattling tick-tick calls
Characteristics
The Wren is a common garden bird, although you may not realise this as it is quite shy and secretive and usually hides in hedgerows and undergrowth. It has a particularly loud voice for such a small bird - its songs can be heard from October - July.
Children
5-6 white eggs
Characteristics
Photo gallery
