What are wrens?
Q: What are wrens?
A: Wrens are a family of passerine birds mainly found in the New World family Troglodytidae, with about 80 species in about 20 genera.
Q: How many wren species are there?
A: There are about 80 species of wrens.
Q: What is the origin of the word "wren"?
A: "Wren" originally referred to a species found in Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. The word came into English after a long history in the Germanic languages.
Q: What is the scientific name of wrens?
A: The scientific name of wrens is Troglodytes troglodytes.
Q: Where are most wrens found?
A: Most wrens are found in the Americas.
Q: How long are most wrens and what do they look like?
A: Most wrens are about 10 centimetres (4 inches) long, brown (both sexes), with a short bill that curves slightly down. They have round wings and a short tail.
Q: What is special about the Wren found in Britain?
A: The Wren is also the shortest bird in Britain.
