Carolina wren

noun

1. a large wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus, of the U.S., having a musical call.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Carolina wren¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

Example Sentences

A Carolina wren called from the magnolia trees, and full light came into the day.

From Literature

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

Witko also recommends suet cages, which are good for attracting nuthatches, woodpeckers and Carolina wrens.

From Washington Post

Sure, I’d rather have Carolina wrens, with their swoosh like that of goth eye makeup, but the Carolina wrens that flitted around our yard in the spring apparently found it wanting and moved on.

From Washington Post

All around the yard the downy woodpeckers and the Carolina wrens and the tufted titmice are traveling from branch to branch, two by two.

From New York Times