Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)
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Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790)

19 gWeight

The Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) is a species of wren common in the eastern United States, the extreme south of Ontario, Canada, the northeast and southeast of Mexico, and into northern Central America.

Busiest months: April–May · Most records: United States, Canada, Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Carolina Wren has been recorded at 516 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. John Heinz NWR – impoundmentUnited States20,362 records
  2. Cape Island – Cape May Point SPUnited States19,575 records
  3. Cape Island – Higbee Beach WMAUnited States17,135 records
More places
  1. HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARKUnited States16,851 records
  2. Cape Island – South Cape May MeadowsUnited States16,659 records
  3. Audubon Corkscrew Swamp SanctuaryUnited States16,169 records
  4. Point Pelee National ParkCanada15,233 records
  5. Prospect ParkUnited States14,942 records
  6. Estero Llano Grande SP WBCUnited States13,921 records
  7. Bombay Hook National Wildlife RefugeUnited States12,937 records

Countries and regions with the most records

United StatesCanadaMexicoBelizeGuatemala

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) is a species of wren common in the eastern United States, the extreme south of Ontario, Canada, the northeast and southeast of Mexico, and into northern Central America. Severe winters restrict the northern limits of their range, while favorable weather conditions lead to a northward extension of their breeding range. Their preferred habitat is in dense cover in forest, farm edges, and suburban areas.

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Questions

How big is the Carolina Wren?

The Carolina Wren weighs around 19 g.

Where does the Carolina Wren live?

Its breeding range: North America, Middle America: southeastern Canada and eastern USA to Guatemala and Nicaragua. It is most often recorded in United States, Canada and Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Carolina Wren?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in April and May (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Carolina Wren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Carolina Wren as Least Concern.

What does the Carolina Wren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Carolina Wren in?

It belongs to the family Wrens (Troglodytidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
19 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
59 mm
Tail
51 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America, Middle America: southeastern Canada and eastern USA to Guatemala and Nicaragua

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wrens Troglodytidae
Genus
Thryothorus

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