The wren is a small bird, widely considered a harbinger of spring and rebirth. It's also a symbol of the arts, because of its association with poets, songwriters, musicians, and anyone who writes or crafts written works. Wren symbolism includes rebirth, immortality, and protection.

Are wrens lucky?

Harming a wren is said to bring bad luck

Yet another tradition warned that to harm a wren was to invite bad luck – a broken leg, your livestock injured – so, despite those tales of trickery and treachery, the tiny bird had some powerful friends after all. The king of the birds would expect no less.

What is special about wrens?

Wrens are very energetic birds that fly very fast and close to the ground. They have loud and often complex songs, sometimes given in duet by a pair. Wrens are either monogamous or polygamous, depending on species. House wrens nest in tree cavities, such as old woodpecker holes.