The Cactus Wren is the largest wren in North America, known for its bold, spotted plumage and preference for arid desert environments, particularly those with cacti.
Where to spot
Found in deserts and arid scrublands, especially with cholla cactus, throughout the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
How to spot
Look for a large, conspicuously patterned wren perched on top of cacti or foraging on the ground. Listen for its loud, harsh, and often mechanical churring calls and songs.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon, particularly during the breeding season (spring-summer).
Where to spot
Found in deserts and arid scrublands, especially with cholla cactus, throughout the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
How to spot
Look for a large, conspicuously patterned wren perched on top of cacti or foraging on the ground. Listen for its loud, harsh, and often mechanical churring calls and songs.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon, particularly during the breeding season (spring-summer).
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These wrens construct large, football-shaped nests with a tunnel entrance, typically built within thorny cacti or other spiny plants, providing excellent protection from predators.
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