Eurasian Wren

Troglodytes troglodytes

Small, energetic birds with big voices, they are officially the UK’s most numerous bird species, occurring almost everywhere, from gardens to farms and the countryside.

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Visual Identification

Appearance

The Eurasian Wren is a tiny, plump bird with a short tail often held upright. Its upperparts are rich brown with fine, dark barring, while the underparts are paler with variable barring. The bird has a prominent pale eyebrow stripe and a thin, slightly curved bill.

Males and females look alike, with juveniles resembling adults but showing less distinct barring. The wren's plumage remains consistent year-round, with no seasonal variations.

Juveniles appear similar to adults but have streaking on the breast and less barring on the flanks. Their overall colour is a warmer reddish shade, and they may still have a bright yellow gape to encourage feeding from their parents.

Size

Length

9cm to 10cm

Wingspan

13cm to 17cm

Weight

7g to 12g

Colours

Males and females have similar plumage

Primary Colour

Brown

Secondary Colour

Buff White

Beak Colour

Brown

Leg Colour

Pink

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Eurasian Wren can be found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Eurasian Wren can be found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Eurasian Wren is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Eurasian Wren is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Eurasian Wren can be found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Eurasian Wren is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Eurasian Wren is not typically found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Eurasian Wren is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Eurasian Wren is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Eurasian Wren is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Eurasian Wren is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Eurasian Wren is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

The Eurasian Wren is widely distributed across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It inhabits a variety of environments, including woodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and rocky areas with dense vegetation.

This wren is a common resident of the UK and is found throughout the country. Some northern populations may move south during harsh winters, while those in milder regions tend to be sedentary.

Elevation Range

Sea level to 4,575 meters

Climate zones

Temperate, Subarctic

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Eurasian Wren. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
How birds move around during different seasons