Or their calls which are somewhat similar, can be confusing.<\/p>\n
They are of the Wrentit<\/strong><\/em> and the Cactus Wren<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 Both songs of the males are quite similar in this respect; they offer sort of an old car having a tough time starting its engine.\u00a0 They are entirely different species and without relation.\u00a0 More specifically, the Wrentit is not<\/span><\/strong> considered a Wren species <\/em>and it is monotypic of Genus Chamaea.\u00a0 <\/em><\/em>This translates to the Wrentit is the only species of its kind.<\/p>\n The Wrentit is a year round bird that straddles the Western US from the Mexican border up through the south western tip of Washington and it does well in suburban Orange County.\u00a0 Its reach is not extended through all parts of California and Oregon however.\u00a0 My experience has noted both species typically stay close to the ground and tucked away unless roosting, foraging or setting off alarm calls.\u00a0 Further, you’re not likely to find either species high up in a tree as you would with a Finch or Warbler (generalization excludes MacGillivray).\u00a0 They both also make similar rattling sounds (calls).\u00a0 Wrentits, according to Cornell are sedentary and remain in the same habitat for up to 12 years.\u00a0 Their distance has been recorded up to 1200 feet (400 meters).\u00a0 My recording of the male Wrentit singing can be heard just below.\u00a0\u00a0 After hearing this song, as you walk around locally especially in the early a.m. or late afternoon you’re likely to hear this vocalization but less likely to see this species.\u00a0 In particular, note the slow start up at the song’s intro indicating that of a male.\u00a0 Visually from what I recall, they are fairly indistinguishable between the sexes unless side by side where the male is slightly larger though never a clear assured indicator on distinguishing sexes.\u00a0 Males can sing without the slow startup intro as well.\u00a0 Judging a song without the slow startup can be either a male or female.
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