Rock Wren
Salpinctes obsoletus · Wrens
The Rock Wren is a small, pale songbird well-adapted to arid, rocky environments across western North America. It is the sole member of its genus, *Salpinctes*, a name derived from the Greek word for "trumpeter," fitting its loud, ringing vocalizations. This industrious bird is often seen hopping among rocks, diligently searching for insects and spiders.
Explore the full field guideResident, migratorySmall sizeVaried songInsectivorous
164 calls·first heard Jul 2·last 13h ago
When it's heardpeak 5a · fall
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Overall pale grayish-brown with fine speckling on the back and wings, and a contrasting cinnamon rump.
- Whitish with subtle, fine gray streaks on the throat and breast, and a pale peachy wash on the lower belly.
- Moderately long, brown with dark barring, a noticeable black subterminal band, and buffy tips on the outer feathers.
- Long, thin, and slightly downcurved, used for probing into crevices.