Lately I have been spotting a small bird in my yard and around my neighborhood. At first it looks like a sparrow, but it is smaller, narrower, lighter in color and with a long thin beak. It also has quite a loud song for such a small creature.
I have looked online and found that it most resembles a rock wren. However, a lot of the pages I have read say the rock wren does not live in Illinois (Champaign county).
I am wondering what it might be. I don't have a picture unfortunately.
Thanks.
