Cactus Wren
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus · Wrens
The Cactus Wren is a large, conspicuous wren of arid southwestern North America. It often perches atop cacti or shrubs, delivering a loud, unmusical, chugging song. Its bold, streaky plumage and upright tail are distinctive.
Resident22 cmChugging songInsects & fruit
6 calls·first heard Jun 15·last 52d ago
When it's heardpeak 7a · summer
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Largest North American wren.
- Bold white supercilium and heavily spotted breast.
- Often seen on cacti or desert shrubs.