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Rock Wren

Rock Wren

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2 months ago
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The Rock Wren is a medium-sized wren perfectly camouflaged against its rocky habitats with its cryptic, finely patterned plumage. It is known for its distinctive bobbing movements and unique song.
Where to spot
Found in arid and semi-arid regions of western North America, from southern Canada to Central Mexico. Inhabits rocky slopes, cliffs, canyons, boulder fields, and talus slopes.
How to spot
Look for it hopping or running quickly over rocks, often performing a characteristic bobbing motion of its entire body. Listen for its clear, ringing song, which often repeats phrases and varies in pitch.
When to spot
Resident year-round in much of its range; northern populations may move south in winter. Most active during early morning and late afternoon.
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Gespotte Rotswinterkoning
File:ROCK WREN Salpinctes obsoletus (16081490890).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rock Wren - (Salpinctes obsoletus) (49980553471).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Salpinctes obsoletus 461310509.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Salpinctes obsoletus NPS.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Salpinctes obsoletus Vancouver 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Salpinctes obsoletus Vancouver 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Salpinctes obsoletus Vancouver 3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Gespotte Rotswinterkoning
Credits: Diana
Rock Wrens often decorate the entrances to their nests with a 'pavement' of flat stones, which may help deter predators or regulate nest temperature.
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Diana
Diana
9 months ago
Rock Wren
Spotted Rock Wren
Spotted Rock Wren
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Eerste keer in de Grand Canyon en ineens zat ie voor me, alsof ie voor me poseerde.
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