Birds of the World

Troglodytidae : Wrens

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

Juvenile - Delaware, USA - July 2002

Marsh Wrens are found throughout North America and are still fairly common but the overall population is declining as suitable wetland habitat is degraded or destroyed.

Juvenile - Delaware, USA - July 2002

Juvenile - Delaware, USA - July 2002

Juvenile - Delaware, USA - July 2002

Juvenile - Delaware, USA - July 2002

Eastern and western populations differ significantly in their vocalisations and, coupled with the slight differences in appearance, could mean that the two forms are actually separate species.

Adult - Delaware, USA - June 2002