Carolina wren
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Carolina wren
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
Example Sentences
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Then she was quiet for a moment, watching a Carolina wren pop in and out of a gourd it was using for a nest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
In spring, the tree erupts with a dawn chorus of migrating birds and, in summer, the tiny Carolina wren belts out its glorious song.
From New York Times ● Nov. 24, 2022
The roster from 2016: “tufted titmouse, Carolina chickadee, Carolina wren, eastern bluebird, northern mockingbird, northern cardinal, eastern towhee.”
From Slate ● Apr. 12, 2019
It is also fancied by some birds, including the wild turkey, American robin, Northern bobwhite, Eastern bluebird, mockingbird, white-throated sparrow, Carolina wren and European starling.
From New York Times ● Jul. 4, 2016
A Carolina wren called from the magnolia trees, and full light came into the day.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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