![]() The wrens in this list are ordered by how frequently they are spotted, from most frequent to least frequent, according to bird watchers’ checklists for the state submitted to ebird. This guide will help you identify the wren species in Virginia according to avibase. Throughout history, wrens have been associated with folklore and meanings, and it was once thought in Europe that killing wrens would bring bad luck. It was originally thought that the Winter Wren was the same species as Pacific Wrens and Eurasian Wrens, but they have been declared as three separate species. Insects and spiders make up the majority of wrens’ diet, and because of this, they can live in more extreme environments, including dry and very rocky areas, with less vegetation. They are members of the Troglodyidae family of birds. Wrens are New World birds, which means they live in North and South America, except for the Eurasian Wren, which is Old World and occurs in Europe and Africa. They are brown, relatively small, and rather plump birds with distinctive upright tails and big voices. Wrens are unremarkable-looking songbirds with big personalities. Other wrens to look out for in Virginia: Bewick’s Wrens and Rock Wrens. ![]() Wrens during migration in Virginia: Marsh Wrens and Sedge Wrens.Wrens in winter in Virginia: Winter Wrens.Wrens in summer in Virginia: House Wrens.Wrens in Virginia all year: Carolina Wrens.This guide will help you identify them by sight and sound. ![]() Five of the species of wren in Virginia are classed as regularly occurring, and two are accidental. There are 11 species of wrens spotted in North America, and of these 7 have been spotted in Virginia. ![]()
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