Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus)

Typical view (Lake Mead NRA).	General Description: These little gray birds are the common wren of the desert. They are gray with a long bill and often stand atop a boulder and bob up and down before flying off. If you get a good look, note the rusty rump, the fine streaks on the breast, and the slight eyeline. As they fly away, watch for the buffy band at the end of the tail.
A better view: note the long bill (Lake Mead NRA).	No text.
Rock Wren found dead after a very cold winter night (Arrow Canyon Range).	No text.
The buffy band across the tail is often the only field mark seen as the bird flies away.	No text.

Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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