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.

How do you identify a wren?

Wrens are tiny birds with reddish-brown upperparts with fine darker brown bars on the wings, tail, and rump. Then underparts are pale brown with heavy, darker streaks on the flanks and belly. They have a short, rounded tail which is chestnut coloured with dark brown streaks.

What is the difference between a wren and a sparrow?

Wrens: Similar in color to sparrows, wrens show more barring on the wings and tail than sparrows typically have. Chickadees: With a quick glance, chickadees can resemble either finches or sparrows, but their plumage is more pied than either bird family, and they are far more energetic and acrobatic.