Rock Wren

15 cm (6") Western United States, southwestern Canada. Fairly common. Canyons, rocky slopes.

Gray brown on head and back contrasts with cinnamon rump. Buffy tail tips. Finely streaked light breast. Light belly.

Leaves a path of small rocks to its nest.

Head bobbing habit.

Song: variety of trills and buzzes, "tick-eer".

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Credit: Jeff Whitlock

Credit: Len Blumin

Credit: John Breitsch

Distribution Maps

Rock Wren winter distribution map

Rock Wren distribution map