People often describe the house wren as plain because the bird has simple brown colors. But don't disregard these backyard guests. House wrens measure 4 3/4 inches long with a wingspan of 6 inches.

Dull in appearance but notable for its effervescent song, the house wren is a common summer inhabitant ... Migration: most birds in North America migratory. Major spring movement follows that ...

The plot failed and the wren became known as "The Devil's bird." On St. Stephens Day (December 26) in Ireland, a procession takes place where a pole with a holly bush is carried from house to ...