Quick facts

Length9–10 cm
Weight7–12 g
Wingspan13–17 cm
Eggs5–8 eggs
Incubation16–18 days
Fledging15–20 days
MigrationResident
Breeding seasonApril–August
Common in IcelandYes
Breeds in IcelandYes
Best timeYear-round

About Eurasian Wren

The winter wren is a small, secretive songbird that prefers dense vegetation. Despite its size, it has a remarkably loud and powerful song. The species is a migratory bird that arrives in Iceland for the summer.

Its diet consists of insects and spiders. Winter wrens nest in cavities and dense shrubs. They are common summer breeders in Iceland.

Habitat

Shrubland, woodlands, and dense vegetation

Diet

Small insects, larvae, spiders and other invertebrates.

Nesting habitat

Dense vegetation, scrub, rocks and crevices.
SourceLast verified: 08/09/2026