About the Marsh Wren
The marsh wren is a small North American songbird of the wren family. It was formerly called the long-billed marsh wren to distinguish it from the sedge wren, then known as the short-billed marsh wren.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wrens (Troglodytidae) |
| Species | Cistothorus palustris |
| Species Codes | marwre, MAWR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marsh Wren belong to?
The Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) belongs to the Wrens family (Troglodytidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Marsh Wren?
The marsh wren is a small North American songbird of the wren family. It was formerly called the long-billed marsh wren to distinguish it from the sedge wren, then known as the short-billed marsh wren....
Where can I report a Marsh Wren sighting?
You can log sightings of Marsh Wren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code marwre, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
96
Species in Family
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