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The Wren is an abundant bird in the British Isles. It is the commonest UK breeding bird, although it does suffer decline during prolonged, severely cold winters.
It is a similar size to the Dunnock, but the Wren has a perky tail and is less grey than the Dunnock. It is only slightly larger than the smallest bird in Europe, the Goldcrest.
Diet consists of, insects, beetles, and spiders, the Wren usually feeds close to ground. The song is a powerful voice for such a small bird. They sing from the lower branches, unlike the other song-master, the Robin who will perch on high brows to display his song.
The male builds several nests, each with a side entrance, and when the female has selected which one she prefers, he lines it for her to lay her eggs.
First Record
8th Century
Habitat
Forest, woodland, undergrowth
Wingspan
15 cm
Weight
10g
Length
10 cm
Status in UK
Resident Breeder, Passage/Winter Visitor
Conservation Status UK
Green
Number in Britain
15 million
First clutches laid
Early May
Number of broods
1
Age at First Breeding
1 year
Egg Size
16x13 mm
Egg Weight
1.3g
Clutch Size
5-6 eggs
Incubation
16-18 days
Fledging
15-18 days
Typical Lifespan
2 years
Maximum Recorded Age
6 years, 8 months
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