rock wren
The 'rock wren' is a small bird known for its habitat in rocky or mountainous regions, with different species found in North America and New Zealand.
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Definition
B2Ornithology
(technical, regional)A small bird found in arid parts of the western United States and Mexico, known for nesting in rock crevices and having a complex song.
Example
- The rock wren's song echoed through the canyon.
- We spotted a rock wren hopping between the rocks.
B2Ornithology
(technical, regional)A small, almost tailless bird native to the South Island of New Zealand, characterized by greenish and yellow flanks in males and brown plumage in females.
Example
- The New Zealand rock wren is known for its distinctive bobbing and wing flicks.
- Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the New Zealand rock wren.
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