House Wren

Male
Female

Spring, Summer

Size
4.75"
Listen
Plumage / Description

Male and female plumage similar. A fairly plain, non-descript bird � a pale brown/graycolor over all with a darker rump and tail that is more rufous in color. Barring visible on wings and tail.

Habitat

Male and female plumage similar. A fairly plain, non-descript bird � a pale brown/graycolor over all with a darker rump and tail that is more rufous in color. Barring visible on wings and tail.

Relative Abundance

Common in proper habitat

Behavior

A cavity nester, will use man-made nesting boxes in addition to natural cavities in trees. A prolific singer � usually heard before seen. A foliage gleaner, actively feeds in trees and shrubs for insects.

Diet

Insects

Similar Species

Bewick's Wren

Best Sites

Groom Creek, Goldwater Lake, Wolf Creek