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.
Identification
A tiny brown bird with a short, often cocked tail and a remarkably powerful voice for its size.
Distribution
Found in vegetated ravines, lava fields, gardens and other sheltered habitats around Iceland.
Interesting facts
The winter wren has an exceptionally loud song for its size.