General Description: Carolina Wrens (Thryothorus ludovicianus) are tiny birds that are reddish-brown above and buffy-orange below. The tail is long and often cocked upward, the bill is long and decurved, and the white eyeline is a bold. These birds look like a reddish Bewick's Wren.
Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Troglodytidae.
Favored Habitat: Dense vegetation (brush piles, vine thickets) in wooded areas.
Where to Find: Don't look for Carolina Wrens around Las Vegas. Rather, look for them in the southeastern and eastern US.
Comments: For such a small bird, they have an amazingly loud voice. |