Oct 15, 2016 · The Marsh Wren is a small, plump, round-bodied wren with a short tail that it often holds up almost vertically above its back. It has a thin bill and short wings.

The marsh wren (Cistothorus palustris) is a small North American songbird of the wren family. It was formerly called the long-billed marsh wren to distinguish it from the sedge wren, then known as the …

Breeds in many fresh and brackish marsh situations, usually with a large area of cattails, bulrushes, or cordgrass; also in other kinds of low rank growth along shallow water.

Small, spunky wren with boldly patterned plumage. Look for dark cap, bright white eyebrow, and black-and-white stripes on back. Compared with similar Sedge Wren, Marsh is overall darker and more …

Marsh wrens are native to Canada, Mexico, and the United States. In the western United States, some birds are permanent residents. Other birds migrate to the southern United States and Mexico. The …

Sep 8, 2025 · You’ll recognize a marsh wren by its compact 4-5 inch body, rusty-brown plumage, and distinctive white eyebrow stripe. This energetic songbird clings vertically to cattails in wetlands …

Marsh wren Marsh wren at Seedskadee NWR. A common and noisy inhabitant of cattail marshes, the Marsh Wren sings all day and throughout the night.

Cattails and bulbrush is the vegetation that dominates most Marsh Wren habitat. This wren occurs in salt and brackish marshes in addition to freshwater sites.

Aug 16, 2025 · Explore the fascinating world of the Marsh Wren, a small songbird known for its complex vocalizations and intricate nest-building. Discover its habitat, behavior, and the importance of …

Aug 26, 2024 · Marsh Wrens are a small, round bird, about the size of a sparrow. Marsh wrens are about 4 to 5.5 inches in length, weigh less than half an ounce, and have a wingspan of less than 6 …