Eurasian Wren Similar Species Comparison

A small brown bird with a short tail, white line behind the eye, and barring on the wings, tail, and flanks.

Coloration, size, and barring on the underparts vary across range. Birds in the Himalayas are darker than those found across much of mainland Europe.

A tiny bird with a big voice. Males sing a loud, fast-paced song with a mix of warbling notes and rapid trills, usually lasting 4–6 seconds.

An energetic species, seen probing for food, flicking wings, bobbing up and down, and frequently raising tail.

A small bird with a round body, thin bill, and short tail.

Typically forages on or near the ground, feeding mainly on insects and other invertebrates.

Male sings loud, long, complex songs much of the year. Female sings whisper songs when incubating or caring for young.

A vocal species often detected by loud songs (males) or noisy, chattering calls (both sexes).

A small, active bird. Frequently cocks tail and bobs entire body up and down.

Frequently holds short, stubby tail upright.

Typically forages on or near the ground.

Often takes cover low in shrubby areas, bushes, hedgerows, overturned trees, and brush piles.

Sometimes perches prominently, especially when singing.