Cactus Wren
Campylorhynchus
brunneicapillus
brunneicapillus
(L 8.5" WS 11" Wt 1.4 oz)
True desert bird...can survive w/o
free-standing water...destroys nests
of other birds, e.g. Verdins.
free-standing water...destroys nests
of other birds, e.g. Verdins.
Gates Pass Lookout
Arizona
11Nov09
You cannot fly like an eagle
with the wings of a wren.
with the wings of a wren.
(William Henry Hudson)
State bird of Arizona.