Eurasian Wren

Overview

Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) is a species of Wrens (Troglodytidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A tiny round brown bird with an upright cocked tail; delivers a surprisingly loud, explosive song; skulks in undergrowth and rock piles; one of the smallest European birds.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Troglodytes; binomial: Troglodytes troglodytes; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 9-10cm. Average lifespan: 3-6 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name to Eurasian Wren following split of North American Winter and Pacific Wrens (Chesser et al. 2010).