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| House Wren |
| Troglodytes aedon |
| Apperance: 4.25 inches Brownish above and buffy below. A faint eyebrow, and eyering. Sexes Similar. Pink Legs, tail useally held upright. Voice: Scolding notes as well as a rapid bubbling song Nesting: Nest is built by male in a cavity, he builds several nests and the female chooses one or none, when she chooses one she adds fine materials. Nest is built out of twigs. Eggs: white with brown markings, 5-12. Incubation by female for 13 days. Young: The young fledge in 12-18 days Feeding: Primarily insects. Habitat: Thickets, brush and gardens Range: Southern Canada to Terra Del Fuego. Useally a summer resident. To Attract: Place up bird houses. Interesting Fact: House Wrens may kill baby birds and their parents for a nest cavity, also may puncture eggs. |
| Special thanks to Rosah Hatfield for these photos! |