Marsh Wren Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon

Location in Oregon
Blue is Winter range - Red is Summer range
Purple is Year-round range - Yellow is Migration range

Marsh Wren range

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris - Abundant in its limited habitat. Marsh and Sedge Wrens are quickly told from other small wrens by their streaked backs. This species also has a solid rusty cap and a distinct white line over the eye. It is seldom found far away from cattails, rushes, sedges, or tall marsh grasses, Song is 1-3 musical rattles on different pitches, often preceded by a faint nighthawk-like buzz, 10-16/min.

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