Wrens
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Wrens
Pronounced form of the initial letters, with placement of vowel suggested by wren
Example Sentences
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Wrens from mainland Britain typically weigh between 7 and 10 grams.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
Wrens from Fair Isle and the Outer Hebrides remained more genetically similar to mainland birds, showing that island evolution can vary significantly even across nearby islands.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
Wrens "are very flighty," he says with a laugh.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2024
The bitterness of that remains, especially because women’s contributions to the war effort came too late for many of her fellow Wrens.
From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2024
This species appears to be quite abundant on rocky hillsides throughout its range; like most of the Wrens they draw attention to themselves by their loud and varied song.
From The Bird Book Illustrating in natural colors more than seven hundred North American birds; also several hundred photographs of their nests and eggs. by Chester A. (Chester Albert) Reed
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