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Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus)
Cactus Wren, Martin Homestead Refuge, Edinburg, Texas Photograph by Alan And Elaine Wilson. Some rights reserved. (view image details) 
Cactus Wren, Anza Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, California Photograph by Alan And Elaine Wilson. Some rights reserved. (view image details)
CACTUS WREN FACTS
DescriptionThe Cactus Wren is a large wren. The head has brown crown, white stripe over the eye and brown through the eye. The back is gray brown with black and white streaks. The throat is dark. The underside and sides are white or buff brown with brown spots. The wings and tail feathers are black with white barring. The legs and bill are grayish. Males and females are similar. Juvenile birds have are similar to adults bit have less prominent chest spots. Males and females are similar. Size length 18cm - 23cm Environment arid desert with cacti and shrubs, arid hillsides, gardens with native desert plants. Food eats insects. Also some seeds and fruit Breeding Builds a large spherical nest out of dry grass lined with feathers. Nests has a narrow side entrance. Lays four or five buff colored eggs, speckled with brown. Eggs hatch after about 16 days. Range The Cactus Wren is found in south western United States in southern California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Texas. Also northern and central Mexico Classification
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