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What is a Cactus Wren
Below is a transcription of the above sign found at the Valley of Fire Visitor Center.
Cactus Wren – Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
SIZE/DESCRIPTION
7 to 9 inches (18 to 23 cm).
Perky tail held “flicked” upright.
Color: gray-brown, long white eye stripe, underparts striped with white, cross bars on tail.
FOOD
Mostly insects, some plant material
RANGE
Southwestern United States to Central Mexico.
ADAPTATION FOR SURVIVAL
Builds nests in cholla cactus, whose spines protect the young birds from many predators.
Produces up to three broods per year; maintains several nests throughout its territory, some for eggs, others for territory.
COMMENTS
Largest North American wren.
What is a Cactus Wren
I am an outdoor enthusiast who would rather be on a backcountry backpacking trip than a stroll on the beach (although I do love the beach!).
Living in Las Vegas has afforded me the opportunity to easily explore the Southwest region of the United States.
A nature lover, I am often found at the end of the pack taking photos and videos of the wildlife found on the trails. Colorful flowers, desert animals, and unusual geological rock formations are often the majority of my photos.
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