About the Cobb's Wren
Cobb's wren is a fairly small (12-13.5 cm) wren which is endemic to the Falkland Islands. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the southern house wren but is now commonly considered to be a separate species due to differences in plumage, voice, ecology and morphology.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wrens (Troglodytidae) |
| Species | Troglodytes cobbi |
| Species Codes | houwre5, COWR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cobb's Wren belong to?
The Cobb's Wren (Troglodytes cobbi) belongs to the Wrens family (Troglodytidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cobb's Wren?
Cobb's wren is a fairly small (12-13.5 cm) wren which is endemic to the Falkland Islands. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the southern house wren but is now commonly considered to be a separate species due to differences in plumage, voice, ecology and morphology....
Where can I report a Cobb's Wren sighting?
You can log sightings of Cobb's Wren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code houwre5, or on iNaturalist.
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