Perching

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
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Length: 9 in. (22 cm )
Restricted to desert areas with catus and acacia, the Cactus Wren places it huge domed nest in the middle of the spiniest plant available. These nest are often also used for roosting during the winter. Insects make up only a part of this species\' diet, and fruit, seeds, berries and nectar make up the rest. Unlike many species, this wren maintains a defended territory all year round. It often enter suburbs and vegetated urban areas.

The four-digit banding code is CACW.

Female | Robert Shantz


Desert

Mesquite bosque

Urban city
Bird Sound Type: Chirping
Sex of Bird: Female
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Bird Sound Type: Chirping
Sex of Bird: Male
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  • Article: Cactus Wren
  • Author(s): Dr. Biology
  • Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
  • Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
  • Date published: July 13, 2017
  • Date accessed: March 7, 2024
  • Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/cactus-wren

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Dr. Biology. (2017, July 13). Cactus Wren. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved March 7, 2024 from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/cactus-wren

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Dr. Biology. "Cactus Wren". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 July, 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/cactus-wren

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Dr. Biology. "Cactus Wren". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. 7 Mar 2024. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/cactus-wren

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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