Carolina Wren

The Carolina Wren is a small bird but fairly large for a wren. It measures five to six inches in length. Its head and back are a dark rusty-brown and its chest and belly are buff colored. Its white eyebrows and throat are distinctive.

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As the Carolina Wren is a non-migratory bird, they are usually found in the milder climates of the southeastern part of the United States. They prefer bushy areas and moist woodlands and swamps, but are also found in suburbs and gardens if brush piles are available.

The Carolina Wren prefers to nest sites with dense undergrowth such as mixed forests or tree filled suburbs. They will build their nest in a natural or artificial cavity. The nest is a bulky structure with a domed roof and a small hole close to the top. The Carolina Wren will use whatever hole is available to house its nest--holes in walls of houses and barns, under porches, holes in fence posts, or in trees. If a nest box is available, they will use it.

The clutch consists of 4 to 6 grayish-white eggs and are laid over a period of several days. The female incubates the eggs for 12 to 14 days and the hatchlings fledge 12 to 14 days after that. If the conditions are right, the pair will use the same nest to produce a second brood.

Carolina Wrens feed predominantly on insects such as crickets, grasshoppers, and flies. Small invertebrates such as tree frogs are on their regular menu as well. They will occasionally visit a backyard birdfeeder preferring suet to seeds.

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The male Carolina Wren is the vocal one in the pair. His loud whistle tweedle-tweedle-tweedle or tea-kettle-tea-kettle-tea-kettle can be heard any time of the day, and in any season of the year.

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