| Overview
The wren is a tiny brown bird, although it is heavier, less slim,
than the even smaller goldcrest. It is dumpy, almost rounded, with
a fine bill, quite long legs and toes, very short round wings and
a short, narrow tail which is sometimes cocked up vertically. For
such a small bird it has a remarkably loud voice. It is the commonest
UK breeding bird, although it suffers declines during prolonged,
severely cold winters.
Where to see them
Found across the UK in a wide range of habitats - woodland, farmland,
heathland, moorland and islands. Most are found in deciduous woodland
but it is least abundant in Scotland and northern England, with
the smallest numbers found in upland areas. A regular visitor to
most gardens.
When to see them
All year round.
What they eat
Insects and spiders
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