Carolina Wren

Overview

Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) is a species of Wrens (Troglodytidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A warm rufous-brown wren with a bold white eyebrow stripe; sings a loud repeated 'teakettle' song year-round; a cheerful resident of woodlands and gardens in eastern North America.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Thryothorus; binomial: Thryothorus ludovicianus; authority: (Latham, 1790). Typical size: 12-14cm. Average lifespan: 3-8 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Status of ssp. albinucha and subfulvus, White-browed Wren [IBC] or Cabot's Wren [AOU 1998] uncertain.