Dull in appearance but notable for its effervescent song, the house wren ... typical wren. Adult: one molt a year; sexes similar. All populations brownish above, paler gray-brown or gray below.

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.

Larger than House Wren. Brown back, cinnamon breast and belly, white throat, prominent white eyebrow. Short tail is usually cocked upwards. Song is a loud repeated 3-syllable series of notes, ...

Vocal and plumage variation in the Bewick’s wren is extensive ... Plumage variable, but all subspecies gray-brown to rufous-brown above, gray-white below, with long, pale supercilium.