Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
The Carolina Wren is a small energetic resident whose loud song carries through Florida yards, thickets, and wooded neighborhoods.
The Carolina Wren is a small energetic resident whose loud song carries through Florida yards, thickets, and wooded neighborhoods.
Rich reddish-brown above and warm buff below, with a bold white eyebrow, slightly curved bill, barred wings and tail, and a tail often held upright.
Searches bark, leaf litter, vines, and crevices for prey. Pairs remain together and use cavities, pots, shelves, and nest boxes for nesting.
Harmless to people. Check hanging plants, shelves, grills, and stored equipment for nests before moving them.
Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Do not remove or disturb active nests, eggs, adults, or young.
Habitat:
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Residential Areas
Area / Range:
Statewide
Diet:
Beetles, caterpillars, roaches, spiders, snails, and other small animals, plus occasional berries and seeds.
Behavior:
Searches bark, leaf litter, vines, and crevices for prey. Pairs remain together and use cavities, pots, shelves, and nest boxes for nesting.
Daytime, Dawn
Active Times:
Best time to see:
Morning in dense shrubs, wood piles, porch areas, vine-covered fences, and wooded edges
Florida Native Status:
Native
Conservation Status:
Least Concern
Safety Level:
Safe to Observe
Safety Information:
Harmless to people. Check hanging plants, shelves, grills, and stored equipment for nests before moving them.
Benefits to Property:
Consumes many insects and spiders and responds well to layered native shrubs, leaf litter, and brushy cover.
Property Concerns:
May nest in inconvenient containers or equipment. Delay moving an occupied object until the young leave.
Fun Fact:
The powerful ringing song comes from a bird weighing less than one ounce.
Wildlife Laws:
Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Do not remove or disturb active nests, eggs, adults, or young.
Identification:
Rich reddish-brown above and warm buff below, with a bold white eyebrow, slightly curved bill, barred wings and tail, and a tail often held upright.