Cactus Wren
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus · Wrens
The Cactus Wren is the largest wren in the United States, a bold and conspicuous inhabitant of arid landscapes. This noisy bird is well-adapted to desert life, often seen hopping on the ground or perched atop cacti. Its distinctive markings and harsh, churring call make it a memorable species of the American Southwest and Mexico.
Explore the full field guideResident, large, noisy, omnivoDesert, arid, scrub, cactusBold, curious, active, territoInsectivorous, some plant matt
1 call·first heard Jul 4·last 99d ago
When it's heardpeak 7a · fall
5a12p9p
How to know it
- A prominent white stripe extends behind each eye.
- White chest with heavy dark brown to black spotting, transitioning to cinnamon-buff on the lower belly.
- Brownish plumage with scattered white streaks on the back and speckled black, white, and brown feathers on the wings and head.
- Long, brown tail barred with black and white.