If you’ve ever been scolded by a brave little brown bird, chances are it was a wren. As the name suggests, this species of common wren thrives in urban and suburban spaces, adorning backyards, parks and hedgerows with its cheerful, bubbly song. These birds can be stealthy, but when defending their territory or nests, they become conspicuous, jumping from perch to perch with their lightly striped tails held high, chattering incessantly to the intruder.
Good bird fact: Wrens nest in natural or artificial cubbies, but before doing so, male wrens often build several partially completed potential nests for their mates to choose from. Once the nest has been chosen, the female completes the construction by adding lining.
Listen to the call of the common wren below and learn more about its range and behavior here.
