Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus)
Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus)
The Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) is the largest wren songbird in the United States. The Cactus Wren has a brown plumage with a distinctive white eyebrow. It also has a white chest. The song of the Cactus Wren is loud and raspy that some compare to starting a car. The Cactus Wren is native to the southwestern United States and northcentral Mexico. It is often found in areas with cholla, mesquite and desert shrubs. Unfortunately, the Cactus Wren is a poor flier and forages for food on the ground. Its diet is made up of seeds, fruits, nectar, and sometime small reptiles.
The Cactus Wren has a wingspan in the range of 10.6”-11” (27-28 cm) and total weight of 1.2-1.7 oz (33-47 g). The body of the Cactus Wren has an overall length between 7.1”-9.1” (18-23 cm), body width of 1.8”-2.4” (4.5-6 cm), and standing height of roughly 3.7”-4.7” (9.5-12 cm). The typical lifespan of the Cactus Wren is between 2-7 years.
The Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) is the largest wren songbird in the United States. The Cactus Wren has a brown plumage with a distinctive white eyebrow. It also has a white chest. The song of the Cactus Wren is loud and raspy that some compare to starting a car. The Cactus Wren is native to the southwestern United States and northcentral Mexico. It is often found in areas with cholla, mesquite and desert shrubs. Unfortunately, the Cactus Wren is a poor flier and forages for food on the ground. Its diet is made up of seeds, fruits, nectar, and sometime small reptiles.
The Cactus Wren has a wingspan in the range of 10.6”-11” (27-28 cm) and total weight of 1.2-1.7 oz (33-47 g). The body of the Cactus Wren has an overall length between 7.1”-9.1” (18-23 cm), body width of 1.8”-2.4” (4.5-6 cm), and standing height of roughly 3.7”-4.7” (9.5-12 cm). The typical lifespan of the Cactus Wren is between 2-7 years.
