Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Classification

  • Birds

Conservation Status

  • Carolina wrens are adapted to a variety of habitats. They thrive anywhere with abundant trees and bushy undergrowth, including forests, farmlands, and suburbia. 
  • Males of the species know over 30 calls and can learn more, if they learn them in the first few months of their lives.  
  • Carolina Wrens are small but spunky and will noisily scold you or other animals get too close to their nests. 
  • Wrens often build multiple nests to deceive predators.

About this site

The Cumberland River Basin project aims to promote the ecological and economical health of the Cumberland River Basin, an 18,000 square mile region that stretches across 70 Tennessee and Kentucky counties and home to more than 2 million people. 

Photography

A majority of the photography featured on this site was provided courtesy of Chuck Sutherland. For more information please visit Chuck’s website.

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The Cumberland River Compact works to enhance the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through education, restoration, and collaboration. Learn more by visiting cumberlandrivercompact.org.