Bird
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Size
9–10 cmAbout the length of a matchstick
Weight
7–12 gLighter 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
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)
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