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Troglodytes troglodytes
| Size | 9–10 cm About the length of a matchstick |
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| Weight | 7–12 g Lighter than a 10p coin |
| Lifespan | 2 years |
| Rarity | Common |
| M vs F | Sexes look identical — very hard to tell apart |
| Habitat | Dense undergrowth in woodland, gardens, hedgerows, rocky hillsides, coastal cliffs |
| Best time | Year-round |
| Conservation | UK: Green LC |
Did you know?
The tiny Wren has one of the loudest songs relative to body size of any bird in the world — up to 90 decibels from just 10 grams of bird
The tiny Wren has one of the loudest songs relative to body size of any bird in the world — up to 90 decibels from just 10 grams of bird
More for experts
Male wrens build multiple 'cock nests' to impress females; the female chooses one and lines it with feathers before laying eggs
Often confused with
Dunnock (longer bill, grey face), Goldcrest (even smaller, yellow crown stripe)
Dunnock (longer bill, grey face), Goldcrest (even smaller, yellow crown stripe)