Rearing a Wren Family 101 



House Wren (Troglodytes aedon): Male and female, dark brown 

 above, barred with a darker shade especially on wings and tail; under 

 parts grayish-brown. Lives through eastern United States, where it may 

 be found from the middle of April to October. Nest, a loose heap of 

 sticks with a soft lining, in a bird-house or hollow tree. Eggs, six to ten, 

 cream color, covered with red-brown spots. 



The House Wren on the Pacific Coast is identical, but is called 

 Parkman Wren. Vigors Wren is also similar but larger in size, and 

 may be recognized by a whitish stripe over the eye. The Winter Wren 

 is common in the East and West and is smaller in size, only four inches 

 in length. Like the other wrens, it may be known by its plain brown 

 clothes, fidgety movements and bright and lively song. 



