Thryomanes bewickii ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: TROGLODYTIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Kevin T. Karlson
A bird at home near human buildings and gardens, the Bewick's Wren was formerly common across the Midwest and eastern mountains. Eastern populations dropped drastically starting early in the 20th century, and now it is nearly restricted to the West.
Song a series of whistled phrases and trills; variable across range. Also a raspy scolding call.