Cactus Wren
by Teresa Zieba
Title
Cactus Wren
Artist
Teresa Zieba
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
A conspicuous sight and sound of the Southwestern deserts, the Cactus Wren is the largest wren in North America. Although it can be found in urban backyards, it is a true bird of the desert and can survive without freestanding water.
The cactus wren is the state bird of Arizona.
The male wren is kept very busy during breeding season. Not only is he busy building a second or third nest, but he also cares for the young in the first nest while the female is incubating the next clutch of eggs.
The Cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) has a white eye stripe just behind each eye extending to just before its upper back. It's throat and breast are heavily spotted dark brown and black, and its wings and tail are barred with black, white and brown feathers. Its overall appearance is a creamy colored brown bird with varied black and white patterns covering its body. It's beak is slightly curved.
In the wild cactus wrens can live to be 7-10 years old.
Photographed Near Tucson, Arizona, USA
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December 5th, 2016
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William Tasker
This is stunning, Teresa! Thank you for submitting this fine shot and correctly named bird to Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group, where it is now featured on the home page. L/F
Teresa Zieba replied:
Thank you kindly William. The feature in your wonderful group is always greatly appreciated.