Two Alabama residents who spotted a rare yellow cardinal say the unusual bird is now a father. Skip to Article. ... he became evening snack buddies with a Carolina Wren, ...

P eople 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.

The bird had been eating fragments of sunflower seeds at Otten's feeder. Like all wrens, the Carolina wren is an insect eater and can be easily attracted to a feeder where suet is available.