4.0 inches long. The Winter Wren is a stocky, small, dark brown bird with a short thin bill. The breast is buffy. There is dark barring on the belly and undertail. There is a short eyebrow that begins just above the eye. The wings and tail are barred with black. The tail is stubby and frequently held in a cocked upright position. The legs are pink.
An uncommon migrant and occasional winter visitor in the area. It may appear by late September and is last seen by mid May.It is best seen in Child’s Hollow, Mormon Hollow, Handsome Hollow, or along Stream Trail in brushy areas with fallen logs.
The Winter Wren is often found in dark, moist habitats creeping along the ground in brush piles, root tangles and along stream banks. It is a wonderful singer that sings its song from a perch. The population of the Winter Wren has declined severely but now seems to have leveled off. There is much discussion about separating the Winter Wren into two or more species due to song variations. The song is a loud, complex warbling medley of very high, tinkling trills and thin buzzes.
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