WREN
The wren is one of Europe's smallest birds but is also a firm favourite due to its wonderful song. The plumage is reddish-brown above and whitish brown below. The belly has dark, fine barring. The tail is short and usually held erect, the neck is very short, and the bill is narrow and long. There is a pale stripe above the eye (supercilium), which is the only plumage feature that sticks out. Both sexes and ages are alike.
This bird can be found all over the island, but I have mainly seen it on the slopes of Mt Ainos. They like any area with low ground cover and rocks. They seem to be constantly on the move searching for insects amongst the undergrowth. The male builds several nests, called cock nests, but they are not lined until the female has chosen one. The more nests the male builds, the more appealing to the female he is. The nest is made from grass, moss and lichen and will house 5 to 6 eggs. They hatch after 2 weeks and fledge after 16 days.
