They are russet-brown with a paler underside. The wings, tail and flank are barred, as is the back, but less distinctly. They are rotund with a short, upturned tail.
Wrens have a pale eyestripe.
The different sexes and ages look similar. They are widespread across Britain including the Hebrides, the Shetlands and St. They live in a variety of habitats that provide low cover, including woods, hedgerows, gardens, marsh edges, reed beds, cliffs and rocky islands. Diet Wrens are ground feeders, rummaging through the undergrowth for insects and spiders. Wrens are diurnal, but will sometimes remain active after sunset.