Bewick's wren
Thryomanes bewickii
Bewick's wren (Thryomanes bewickii) is a wren native to North America.
About the Bewick's wren
Bewick's wren (Thryomanes bewickii) is a wren native to North America. It is the only species placed in the genus Thryomanes. At about 14 cm (5.5 in) long, it is grey-brown above, white below, with a long white eyebrow. While similar in appearance to the Carolina wren, it has a long tail that is tipped in white. The song is loud and melodious, much like the song of other wrens. It lives in thickets, brush piles and hedgerows, open woodlands and scrubby areas, often near streams. It eats insects and spiders, which it gleans from vegetation or finds on the ground. Its historic range was from southern British Columbia, Nebraska, southern Ontario, and southwestern Pennsylvania, Maryland, south to Mexico, Arkansas and the northern Gulf States. However, it is now extremely rare east of the Missi
Fun Facts About Bewick's wren
- At about 14 cm (5.5 in) long, it is grey-brown above, white below, with a long white eyebrow.
- The song is loud and melodious, much like the song of other wrens.
- It lives in thickets, brush piles and hedgerows, open woodlands and scrubby areas, often near streams.
- It is the only species placed in the genus Thryomanes.
- It eats insects and spiders, which it gleans from vegetation or finds on the ground.
Conservation Status
The Bewick's wren is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Troglodytidae |
| Genus | Thryomanes |
| Species | Thryomanes bewickii |
Range & Habitat
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