Wrentit

Chamaea fasciata

The Wrentit (Chamaea fasciata) is a small, secretive songbird found in the coastal scrub and chaparral habitats of western North America. It is known for its distinctive loud and melodious song, often heard before the bird is seen. The Wrentit has a plain brown plumage, a long tail, and a distinctive white eyering. It forages for insects and spiders in the dense shrubs and low vegetation of its habitat. This species is monogamous and builds a cup-shaped nest in the shrubs. The Wrentit is not migratory and is a year-round resident of its range.

Habitat: Coastal scrub and chaparral