Cobb’s Wren
Troglodytes cobbi
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Falkland Islands
- Family
- Wrens (Troglodytidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Cobb's wren (Troglodytes cobbi) is a fairly small (12-13.5 cm) wren which is endemic to the Falkland Islands. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the southern house wren but is now commonly considered to be a separate species due to differences in plumage, voice, ecology and morphology.
The scientific and common names commemorate Arthur Cobb, an author from the Falkland Islands.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Falkland Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Cobb's wren
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.

