Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

HOW TO IDENTIFY:

* Length: 4 inches
* Short, thin bill
* Bold white supercilium
* Brown upperparts
* Unstreaked crown
* Black back with white streaks
* White throat and breast
* Buffy belly and flanks
* Wings and tail barred with black
* Tail frequently held upright
* Sexes similar
* Found in marshes with tall, grassy vegetation

Similar species:

Bewick's Wren is similar but has unstreaked back. Sedge Wren has less distinct supercilium and streaked crown.