The Oaxaca Wren is a species native to southwestern Mexico, closely related to the Boucard's Wren but with a more restricted range. It is an active and vocal inhabitant of arid scrub.
Where to spot
Endemic to arid scrub, thorn forests, and dry deciduous forests in the Oaxaca Valley and adjacent areas of southwestern Mexico.
How to spot
Explore the arid scrublands of Oaxaca. Listen for its loud, often complex songs. Look for this medium-sized wren actively foraging in dense, thorny vegetation.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to arid scrub, thorn forests, and dry deciduous forests in the Oaxaca Valley and adjacent areas of southwestern Mexico.
How to spot
Explore the arid scrublands of Oaxaca. Listen for its loud, often complex songs. Look for this medium-sized wren actively foraging in dense, thorny vegetation.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This wren is named after the Mexican state of Oaxaca, where its primary range is located, highlighting its local endemism.
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