About the Eurasian Wren
The Eurasian wren is a very small insectivorous bird and the only member of the wren family found in the Old World, specifically in Eurasia and Africa (Maghreb). In Anglophone Europe, it is commonly known simply as the wren. It has a very short tail which is often held erect, a short neck and a relatively long thin bill. It is russet brown above, paler buff-brown below, overall finely barred darker, and has a cream buff supercilium. The sexes are alike.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wrens (Troglodytidae) |
| Species | Troglodytes troglodytes |
| Species Codes | winwre4, NOWR, EUWR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Wren belong to?
The Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) belongs to the Wrens family (Troglodytidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Wren?
The Eurasian wren is a very small insectivorous bird and the only member of the wren family found in the Old World, specifically in Eurasia and Africa (Maghreb). In Anglophone Europe, it is commonly known simply as the wren. It has a very short tail which is often held erect, a short neck and a rela...
Where can I report a Eurasian Wren sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Wren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code winwre4, or on iNaturalist.
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