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Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Description:

Ranging between 7 and 9 inches, it is the largest wren in the United States. Brown head and brown-streaked back. White and tan stomach and sides with dark spots. Distinctive white band along eyebrow. Wings and tail striped white and black.

Habitat:

I frequently saw a pair of cactus wrens in the hotel parking lot the week we stayed there.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Spotted on Nov 4, 2013
Submitted on Dec 4, 2013

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