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Eurasian wren

Troglodytes troglodytes

Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)Common

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Birdinsectivore

The Eurasian Wren is a tiny bird found across Eurasia and parts of Africa. It’s known for its russet-brown feathers and its habit of holding its short tail upright. This little bird thrives on a diet of insects.

  • It holds its short tail upright, often pointing straight up.
  • Its feathers are russet brown on top and paler buff-brown underneath.
  • The Eurasian Wren is the only wren species native to the Old World.
ForestGrasslandEuropeAsiaAfrica
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At a glance

Classification
Bird
Scientific name
Troglodytes troglodytes
Habitat
Forest, Grassland
Regions in this directory
Europe, Asia, Africa
Diet
insectivore
Relative size
tiny
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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