A wren's song is very loud ... mechanical fashion. If you spot a bird you can't instantly identify, write down a description. You won't be able to remember complicated plumage details ...

People often describe the house wren as plain because the bird has simple brown colors. But don't disregard these backyard guests. House wrens measure 4 3/4 inches long with a wingspan of 6 inches.

Migration: most birds in North America migratory. Major spring movement follows that of the winter wren; major fall movement precedes that of the Winter. Winter: generally as breeding, but with ...