Field
Marks: A noisy wren of brushy areas,
riparian woods, and open wooded areas with brushy under story. Extremely rare in
the East. Frequently scolds and chatters as it moves about in the underbrush.
Often holds tail upright, flicks it sideways, or fans it slightly. Adults have upper parts
gray-brown; whitish eyebrow; tail finely barred with black, white on outer tips;
underparts light gray; bill thin, moderately long, and slightly down curbed.
Voice: Song variable, high opening
notes, followed by lower burry notes, ending on a thin trill. Sometimes suggest
Song Sparrow. Sounds like sweee, sweee, cheeeeee (first two notes high, last
trilled).
Where found: S. British Columbia, s.
Ontario south through middle and w. U.S. to s.-cent. Mexico.
Texas: Resident throughout except
counties in e. part and upper coast. In e. Texas found only in winter..
Habitat: Thickets, undergrowth, towns,
brush, deserts.
Nest: Hole, crevice, bird box, etc.
Eggs (5-7) spotted.