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Triple-banded wren

The triple-banded wren, from its scientific name Regulus ignicapilla, is a passerine bird that lives throughout Europe, Asia and North Africa.

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It is part of the Regulidae family, and of the Passeriformes order.

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It is recognizable by its grayish white throat, black and orange and yellow head, yellow-green back and black wing tips. Its beak is black and its legs are orange.

In the triple-banded wren, it is possible to recognize the female from the male. Indeed, the male has the middle band orange while that of the female is yellow.

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It feeds mainly on insects.

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The triple-banded wren live in parks, gardens and woodlands.

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It nests in very thick bushes, on top of large conifers or in tree holes. It lays about 7-8 eggs. In the year, there may be two spawns.

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It is a rather talkative species.

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On the IUCN conservation status it is: LC Least concern.

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