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House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

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Illustration of House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)

The House Wren is a small, energetic wren with a tireless, bubbling, complex song. It readily accepts nest boxes and will destroy eggs and evict other cavity nesters from boxes it claims. It is one of the most common summer birds across the Americas. Its plain brown plumage with faint barring belies its bold personality.

Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, parks, and suburban areas across North America
Diet
Insects and spiders from low vegetation and ground
How common
Common

Best time to see a House Wren

The best time to see a House Wren is April–July, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 37,154 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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