These are tiny songbirds with a rounded body, short wings, and skinny tail. They have relatively large heads, and their bills are short and thin, perfect for gleaning small insects.
Relative Size
Smaller than a chickadee; larger than a hummingbird
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![sparrow or smaller](/guide/images/size/sparrow-or-smaller.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 3.1-4.3 in (8-11 cm)
- Weight: 0.1-0.3 oz (4-8 g)
- Wingspan: 5.5-7.1 in (14-18 cm)
- Length: 3.1-4.3 in (8-11 cm)
- Weight: 0.1-0.3 oz (4-8 g)
- Wingspan: 5.5-7.1 in (14-18 cm)