Identification - The Bewick's Wren is slightly smaller than a sparrow. It is the only wren with mostly whitish underparts and white outer-tips to the tail. The upperparts are brownish and there is a conspicuous white eyebrow line above the eye.
Morsels - This little wren has shown significant declines in numbers in the eastern regions of the United States. Loss of old farm sites with their shrubby habitats and extensive pesticide use are two possible causes. But, even in urban areas, homeowners can plant shrubs and reduce pesticide use, which could help the Bewick's Wren recover some of its former numbers.
