These are small brown birds with slender beaks, often seen inconspicuously creeping through vegetation. Wrens are most closely related to nuthatches and treecreepers.
House Wren – Small brown bird with barring on wings and tail. Bill is small and narrow. Can live is diverse open habitat and is often found near homes. A summer resident. (photo © Peter Olsoy )
Rock Wren – Larger and paler than House Wren with a longer bill and tail. Back is speckled. Limited to dry rocky areas and thus is very rarely seen here. (photo © Isaiah Nugent )
Pacific Wren – Darker than House Wren with shorter tail. Pale eyebrow stands out on dark background but is not particularly distinct. Found in dense coniferous forest. (photo © Mike )
Marsh Wren – Rusty-brown wren with black/white streaking on back and wings. More distinct eyebrow than most wrens. Found in wetlands. (photo © kyleboone )
Bewick’s Wren – Larger wren that can be identified by its distinct white eyebrow. Bill is especially long. Found in diverse habitats including clearcuts. (photo © larsonek )
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