Any one of numerous species of small singing birds belonging to Troglodytes and numerous allied of the family Troglodytidae. (Zool.)
Any one of numerous species of small singing birds more or less resembling the true wrens in size and habits. (Zool.)
Phrases & Compounds
Ant wren
any one of numerous South American birds of the family Formicaridae, allied to the ant thrushes.
Blue wren
a small Australian singing bird (Malurus cyaneus), the male of which in the breeding season is bright blue. Called also superb warbler.
Emu wren
See in the Vocabulary.
Wren babbler
any one of numerous species of small timaline birds belonging to Alcippe, Stachyris, Timalia, and several allied genera. These birds are common in Southern Asia and the East Indies.
any one of several species of small Asiatic and African singing birds belonging to Prinia and allied genera. These birds are closely allied to the tailor birds, and build their nests in a similar manner. See also Pincpinc.