Northern House Wren Troglodytes aedon
Overview
Description
The northern house wren (Troglodytes aedon) is a very small passerine in the wren family Troglodytidae. It found in southern Canada, the USA and Mexico. It occurs in most suburban areas in its range. It formerly included many subspecies resident in South America and in the Caribbean that are now considered as separate species. The name troglodytes means "hole dweller", and is a reference to the bird's tendency to disappear into crevices when hunting insects or to seek shelter.1
Taxonomy
Passeriformes > Troglodytidae (Wrens) > Wrens
Subspecies Seen: Northern House Wren (Brown-throated)
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 09-23-2023 - California, United States (First Sighting)
- 04-20-2025 - California, United States (Only Photo)
- 05-16-2025 - California, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- Arizona, United States
- California, United States
- Ciudad de México, Mexico
- Morelos, Mexico
Media
Photographs
Audio Recordings
No audio recordings available.