Cactus Wren Identification - All About Birds
WEBThe Cactus Wren is a large chunky wren with a long heavy bill, a long, rounded tail, and short, rounded wings. The Cactus Wren is the largest wren in the United States and is similar in size to a Spotted Towhee.
Cactus Wren Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
WEBThe key to finding a Cactus Wren is to look for cholla or prickly-pear cacti whether in the desert or in an urban or suburban park. You know you've found the right place when you see football-shaped clumps of vegetation stuck in a cactus—these are Cactus Wren nests and a sure sign the birds are around.
Cactus wren - Wikipedia
WEBThe cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) is a species of wren that is endemic to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern and central Mexico. It is the state bird of Arizona, and the largest wren in the United States. Its plumage is brown, with black and white spots as markings.
Cactus Wren | Audubon Field Guide
WEBBig and bold, with strong markings and a harsh rasping voice, this bird is very different from our other temperate-zone wrens. It represents a tropical group of large, sociable wrens, with eight species in Mexico and a few more farther south. Cactus Wrens are common in our desert southwest.
Cactus Wren Life History - All About Birds
WEBCactus Wrens are inquisitive wrens that make their presence well known, singing atop tall shrubs and hopping around on the ground in the open. Cactus Wrens are active all hours of the day and spend most of their time foraging in open areas, but they move into shady areas to forage when temperatures increase.
Cactus Wren - American Bird Conservancy
WEBAbout the Cactus Wren. The Cactus Wren is the largest wren found in the United States — about the size of a Spotted Towhee. Its curious nature and loud, chattering calls make this bird one of the most well-known species of the southwestern desert. The Cactus Wren's genus name Campylorhynchus derives from the Greek words for "curved beak."
Head Southwest to See a Cactus Wren - Birds and Blooms
WEBMay 6, 2022 · Cactus wrens are the largest type of wren found in the United States. They have boldly barred, striped and spotted plumage, and their wings and tail are barred with black. Also look for a bold white eye stripe. The cactus wren is the state bird of Arizona. House wren vs Carolina wren: Learn how to tell the difference. Nest and Eggs.
Cactus Wren - Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus - Birds of the …
WEBMar 4, 2020 · Cactus Wren - Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus - Birds of the World. © Robert Hamilton. Macaulay Library. eBird. +6. Watch. Listen. Cactus Wren Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus. LC Least Concern. Names (21) Subspecies (7) Robert A. Hamilton, Glenn A. Proudfoot, Dawn A. Sherry, and Steven L. Johnson. Version: 1.0 …
ADW: Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus: INFORMATION
WEBThe cactus wren has been the state bird of Arizona since 1931; its presence and song are considered characteristic of southwestern deserts. The genus Campylorhynchus is derived from Greek words meaning curved beak.
Cactus Wren - eBird
WEBeBird. Large wren, with bold white eyebrow and dense spots on the breast. Aptly named, this wren rarely strays from desert scrub or coastal sagebrush scrub. Builds large, oval nest of sticks. Listen for harsh, grating call.
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