Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) tiny plump finely barred bird with raised short tail fine slightly downcurved bill and a pale stripe over the eye.

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Wren with cocked tail searching for insects grubs or larvea in old log pile in a bird hide. The thin pointed bill accesses crevices and gaps behind bark and rotting timber. The large feet and claws help grip the surfaces.

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Size: 4014px × 2675px
Location: Warnham nature reserve Horsham UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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