UNMISTAKABLE: A Carolina Wren belts out its “tea-kettle, tea-kettle, tea-kettle” song. Only male Carolinas sing. They use songs to defend a year-round territory and to attract mates. Photo by LorraineHudgins/Shutterstock
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