house wren

American  

noun

1. a common American wren, Troglodytes aedon, that nests around houses.

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Etymology

Origin of house wren

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

Example Sentences

"Does the house wren always close its song with the rising inflection, as if it were asking a question?"

From Our Bird Comrades by Keyser, Leander S. (Leander Sylvester)

For instance, all the wrens except our house wren seem to use about the best material at hand for their nests.

From Ways of Nature by Burroughs, John

The house wren during the breeding-season repeats his song thousands of times a day, while the red-eyed vireo sings continuously from morning till night for several months.

From Under the Maples by Burroughs, John

Who would ever suspect a house wren of shyness?

From A Bird-Lover in the West by Miller, Olive Thorne

Being a house wren, Rusty was naturally on the best of terms with all the people in the farmhouse.

From The Tale of Jolly Robin by Smith, Harry L.