Bewick's Wren
NameBewick's Wren
Common NameBewick's Wren
Scientific NameThryomanes bewickii
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain brown, contrasting with a clean white supercilium (eyebrow stripe). Underparts are grayish-white, and the long tail is dark brown with white barring on the outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a complex and varied series of clear whistles, trills, and buzzy notes, often starting with a clear whistle and ending with a trill. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound primarily in western North America, ranging from southwestern British Columbia south through much of the western United States and into Mexico. Historically, it also occurred in the eastern United States but has largely disappeared from that region.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Long, barred tail often held cocked, Plain brown back, Grayish-white underparts, Slender, slightly decurved bill
Description
The Bewick's Wren is a small, active songbird known for its long, often cocked tail and distinctive white stripe above its eye. It forages busily in dense undergrowth and low branches, often flicking its tail as it moves.
