Carolina Wren

Carolina wren perched on a branch
Carolina wren. Photo by Patrice Bouchard on Unsplash
AppearanceSmall bird about 5 1/2″ long, chunky shape with deep rusty brown above and cinnamon color below. Bold white stripe above the eye and throat. Down curved bill.
DietInsects and spiders.
Feeder FoodCarolina wrens are common at the feeder. They enjoy hulled sunflower seeds, mealworms, peanut hearts, and suet in the winter.
HabitatBrushy woods and wooded backyards.
NestingBulky domed cup nest less than 10 up in a tree, inside an open tree cavity, in a hanging fern plant, or even in an upside-down flower pot. They have 1-3 broods/year, 4-6 eggs/brood, and incubate for 12-14 days. Eggs are a shade of white or pink/white with tiny brown spots.

Range Map

Carolina wren range map
Carolina wren range map. Compliments of The Cornell Lab.

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