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Troglodytidae
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Summarizes the phylogeny of these birds, discusses the evolution of their social and vocal behavior, and provides photos. Includes related links.
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Phylogeny and Comparative Biology of Wrens Why are the phylogenetic relationships among wrens of interest? Many species of wrens exhibit a social system termed cooperative breeding, in which offspring remain with their parents for one or more breeding seasons after reaching sexual maturity, often helping to...