Carolina Wren

Quick Facts

Size

12 - 14 cm

Weight

20 - 30 g

Diet

Insects (beetles, ants, grasshoppers), Spiders and other small arachnids, Fruits and berries, Nectar

Habitat

Behavior

• Forages for food on or near the ground, using its sharp, pointed beak
• Engages in social behavior, often found in pairs or small family groups
• Breeds in cavities, such as tree holes or rock crevices
• Females lay 3-5 eggs, which are incubated for approximately 12-14 days
• Both parents care for young, which leave the nest after approximately 10-12 days