Winter Wren
A species of Troglodytes Scientific name : Troglodytes hiemalis Genus : Troglodytes
Winter Wren, A species of Troglodytes
Botanical name: Troglodytes hiemalis
Genus: Troglodytes
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Photo By Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Small tail is often cocked above its back, and short neck gives the appearance of a small brown ball. Rufous brown above, grayer below, barred with darker brown and gray, even on wings and tail. The bill is dark brown, the legs pale brown. Young birds are less distinctly barred. Most are identifiable by the pale "eyebrows" over their eyes. Measurements: Length: 3.1-4.7 in (8-12 cm) Weight: 0.3-0.4 oz (8-12 g) Wingspan: 4.7-6.3 in (12-16 cm) 
Size
10 cm (4 in)
Colors
Brown
Red
Bronze
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
7 years
Nest Placement
Cavity
Clutch Size
1 - 9 eggs
Incubation Period
1 - 2 broods
Number of Broods
14 - 17 days
Nestling Period
15 - 17 days
Feeding Habits
Winter Wren primarily consume insects such as beetles, ants, flies, mites, caterpillars, millipedes, and spiders, supplementing their diet with berries like juniper in the fall. They forage by hopping on or just above ground, inspecting crevices and decaying vegetation, picking or probing for prey.
Habitat
Winter Wren thrives in dense woodlands and thick underbrush, often favoring mature evergreen and deciduous forests. This bird species displays a particular affinity for old-growth forests abundant with spruce, fir, and hemlock. While they predominantly inhabit higher altitudes during summer, the colder season sees them descend to milder climates at lower elevations. Here, winter Wren adapts to a variety of habitats ranging from garden thickets and brushy fields to mixed deciduous woods.
Nest Behavior
Males build several nests per season for female selection. Nest-building occurs near streams and in wooded areas. Females line the chosen nest. Following selection, egg-laying and parental care are shared responsibilities.
Nest Characteristics
Winter Wren constructs domed-shaped nests or utilizes natural cavities, often camouflaged with moss, bark, twigs, and other plant material. Nests vary in size, sometimes as large as a football, lined with feathers and animal hair, and are located up to 23 feet high.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Small Hopper
Platform
Sounds
Call
Recording location: United States
Behavior
Winter Wren display a dynamic lifestyle, actively flitting through undergrowth with swift wingbeats and navigating forest debris with rapid hops. Preoccupied with foraging, they meticulously probe logs and thickets for insects, employing acrobatic maneuvers akin to Brown Creepers to scale vertical surfaces. These spirited birds are characterized by a distinctive bobbing movement and an exuberant breeding display involving singing, tail-fanning, and showy flights intended to impress potential mates. Males engage in nest-building to attract females who will select from the constructed array for breeding. Winter Wren's interact closely with their habitat, embodying vibrancy in their incessant quest for sustenance and propagation.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wrens Genus
Troglodytes Species
Winter Wren 
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