rock wren
rock wren · rock wrens
A wren native to South America and western North AmericaA wren native to South America and western North America (Salpinctes obsoletus),
Meaning
2 senses(Canada, US)A wren native to South America and western North America (Salpinctes obsoletus),
(New Zealand)A small wrenlike acanthisittid bird native to New Zealand (Xenicus gilviventris).
More definitions
- short-tailed bird resembling a wren
- wren inhabiting badlands and mesa country of western United States and Mexico
Forms
plural: rock wrens| Singular | rock wren |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- short-tailed bird resembling a wren:Xenicus gilviventris
- wren inhabiting badlands and mesa country of western United States and Mexico:Salpinctes obsoletus
See also
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