~Back in January 23, while visiting Madera Canyon, we were walking along a trail near Santa Rita Lodge and spotted this beautiful House Wren sitting on a tree stump.

They are small and compact, with a flat head and fairly long, curved beak. Short-winged, often keeping its longish tail either cocked above the line of the body or slightly drooped.

I haven’t thought about it before, and it makes perfect sense that there are regional differences between House Wrens.

A “brown-throated” subspecies of the House Wren occurs in mountains of extreme southeastern Arizona. It has a distinct buffy eyebrow and cinnamon-buff throat and chest. House Wrens occur all the way through the Americas to southern Argentina. Individuals in the Caribbean and South America tend to be warmer colored and have somewhat different voices.

In summer, House Wrens are at home in open forests, forest edges, and areas with scattered grass and trees. Backyards, farmyards, and city parks are perfect for them. In winter they become more secretive, preferring brushy tangles, thickets, and hedgerows.

They are fun to watch and their song is delightful.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSe3R1b8zak 

This youtube was on the web with a share button so enjoy!

Until next time – Birding along the Way!