Cactus Wren
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Perching
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 |
Male |
Desert
Mesquite bosque
Urban city
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Bibliographic details:
- 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: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed: 8 July, 2025
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/cactus-wren
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:36). Cactus Wren. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/cactus-wren
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Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Cactus Wren". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/cactus-wren
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MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Cactus Wren". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. 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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