| Carolina Wren Identification Tips |
| (Credit: U. S. Geological Survey) |
| General
Information - 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. |
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