Northern house wren
Troglodytes aedon
The northern house wren (Troglodytes aedon) is a very small passerine in the wren family Troglodytidae.
About the Northern house wren
The northern house wren (Troglodytes aedon) is a very small passerine in the wren family Troglodytidae. It is found in southern Canada, the USA and Mexico. It occurs in most suburban areas in its range. It formerly included many subspecies resident in South America and in the Caribbean that are now considered as separate species. The name troglodytes means "hole dweller", and is a reference to the bird's tendency to disappear into crevices when hunting insects or to seek shelter.
Fun Facts About Northern house wren
- The northern house wren (Troglodytes aedon) is a very small passerine in the wren family Troglodytidae.
- It is found in southern Canada, the USA and Mexico.
Conservation Status
The Northern house wren is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Troglodytidae |
| Genus | Troglodytes |
| Species | Troglodytes aedon |
Range & Habitat
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