Carolina wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Identification Tips:
- Long, thin, slightly decurved bill
- Bold white supercilium
- Rusty upperparts
- White throat and buffy underparts
- Wings and tail barred with black
- Thin white wing bars
- Long tail frequently held upright
- Pink legs
- Sexes similar
- Usually very vocal and loud
Similar species:
The Carolina Wren is similar to the Bewick's and Marsh Wrens but has buffy,
not white, underparts and rustier upperparts. House Wren has a less distinct
supercilium, less rusty upperparts and barring on the belly and undertail
coverts. Winter Wren is smaller, darker, has a shorter tail and less distinct
supercilium.