House Wren? Eastern Ontario, Canada (1 Viewer)

Gordon W

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• Aug 10, 2020

• #1

Shot this morning in eastern Ontario, Canada, I think this is a house wren, but not at all certain of that. Can someone confirm or correct that ID?

 

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KenM

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• Aug 10, 2020

• #2

I’m wondering if this is a juv.Sedge Wren?

Cheers

 

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THE_FERN

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• Aug 10, 2020

• #3

Suggest sedge wren. House wren ought to be darker and more uniform I think. We wouldn't expect such pale under parts and a dark contrasting crown. I note also evidence of barring in the wings and tail. This is a young bird as shown by the yellowish gape

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Aug 10, 2020

• #4

House Wren has bars on wing and tail. But it doesn't have buff tones on the underparts. This does look like a Sedge Wren.

 

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Kratter

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• Aug 10, 2020

• #5

To me, better for a Marsh Wren. Plain unstreaked cap, median and lesser coverts unbarred, wider barring on tail.

Andy

 

Microtus

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• Aug 10, 2020

• #6

Kratter said:

To me, better for a Marsh Wren. Plain unstreaked cap, median and lesser coverts unbarred, wider barring on tail.

Andy

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I think you're right, Andy.

 

lmans66

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• Aug 10, 2020

• #7

I would say marsh wren...my first thought. Look at the habitat as they appear to be reeds etc....

 

Nutcracker

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• Aug 10, 2020

• #8

lmans66 said:

.... Look at the habitat as they appear to be reeds etc....

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Bulrushes (Typha latifolia, a.k.a. 'cattail') in case it is of any relevance :t:

 

Gordon W

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• Aug 10, 2020

• #9

Yes, this was shot on the edge of a wetland area.