bjragucci Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 This was taken in Northeast Ohio this morning. I didn't hear it sing. I just assumed it was a House Wren, but I checked it on Merlin and it said Winter Wren. I know that Merlin is not always accurate. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) This is an adult/immature House Wren. Winter Wrens differ from House Wrens by their shorter bill, shorter tail, and more small, dark, plump overall. Winter Wrens also have more barring on the flanks. Additionally, these two species have different behaviors. Winter Wrens are more secretive and not usually seen in backyards, in the open, and/or near houses. I actually tested this picture in Merlin and it said House Wren. I used Photo ID and put the location as Ohio. Weird that we had different results... Edited August 15, 2019 by akandula 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I agree with House Wren. I'm thinking it is immature due to the darker coloration. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjragucci Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 50 minutes ago, akandula said: This is an adult/immature House Wren. Winter Wrens differ from House Wrens by their shorter bill, shorter tail, and more small, dark, plump overall. Winter Wrens also have more barring on the flanks. Additionally, these two species have different behaviors. Winter Wrens are more secretive and not usually seen in backyards, in the open, and/or near houses. I actually tested this picture in Merlin and it said House Wren. I used Photo ID and put the location as Ohio. Weird that we had different results... Thank you, I've had Merlin come up with different results with the same photo before, I've also had it come up with birds that are nothing like the photo I used! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I agree, HOWR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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