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Common Name: Cactus Wren
Scientific Name: Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Date Taken: May 2, 2020
Location: Sonoran Desert, Arizona
Photographer: Jan Fletcher
The Cactus Wren is the largest wren in North America. It is well adapted to the arid desert environments of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It thrives in habitats dominated by cacti—especially cholla and saguaro—where it builds bulky, football-shaped nests that provide protection from predators and extreme heat. It is non-migratory and highly territorial year-round, feeding primarily on insects, spiders, and small fruits. Unlike many birds, cactus wrens obtain most of their water from food, an important adaptation to desert life. Their loud, raspy calls and energetic behavior make them a conspicuous and characteristic bird of desert ecosystems.
