adult; no sexual dimorphism (California, USA; 2010-06-21)
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Cactus Wren
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Native Range:
North America and Middle America
Notes: a large, bold, inquisitive desert wren normally associated with cacti; for protection, builds a large globular nest among cactus spines; song a distinctive musical kerr kerr kerr kerr kerr kerr kerr... .
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white eyebrow stripe, streaked breast (California, USA; 2007-04-22)
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dorsal view; brown cap, streaking on back (California, USA; 207-04-22)
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slightly decurved bill (California, USA; 2011-08-12)
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barring on tail (California, USA; 207-04-22)
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sleepy juvenile(California, USA; 2006-05-28) |
never cocks its tail (California, USA; 2007-04-22) |
globular nest in cholla cactus (California, USA; 2008-03-28) |
posing on its favorite perch (California, USA; 2011-08-12) |
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