Plain Wren vs Bewick's Wren
Cantorchilus modestus compared with Thryomanes bewickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Plain Wren | Bewick's Wren |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cantorchilus modestus | Thryomanes bewickii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troglodytidae | Troglodytidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.5 cm (4.5 in) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 18.683333333333334 g (0.66 oz) | 9.8 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Plain Wren
Least Concern
Bewick's Wren
About These Birds
Bewick's Wren
Bewick's Wren is a lively, long-tailed wren of scrubby habitats, chaparral, and open woodlands across western North America. It is brown above with white underparts, a long barred tail held cocked upward, and a bold white eyebrow. It forages actively in dense vegetation for insects and spiders, and the male sings a complex, variable song.