Grapevine With Carolina Wren Guarding Nest Royalty-Free Stock Photo

The Carolina wren is a common species of wren that is a resident in the eastern half of the United States of America. Their preferred habitat is in dense cover in forest, farm edges and suburban areas. Carolina Wren Thryothorus ludovicianus is a beautiful small bird having rusty upperparts, cinnamon underparts, and a different white eye-stripe. small but chunky bird with a round body and a long tail that it often cocks upward. The head is large with very little neck, and the distinctive bill marks it as a wren: long, slender, and downcurved. The Carolina Wren creeps around vegetated areas and scoots up and down tree trunks in search of insects and fruit. It explores yards, garages, and woodpiles, sometimes nesting there. This wren often cocks its tail upward while foraging and holds it down when singing. Carolina Wrens defend their territories with constant singing; they aggressively scold and chase off intruders.