Rock wren
Rock wren, New Zealand bird belonging to the family Xenicidae (q.v.); also, a true wren of North America (Salpinctes obsoletus; see wren).
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title:
Rock wren
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
13 November 2026
Access Date:
November 15, 2026