Arizona's State Bird
The bird was adopted by Arizona State in 1973.
Cactus wren info
Unlike the smaller wrens, the Cactus Wren is easily seen. It has the loud voice characteristic of wrens. The Cactus Wren is much less shy than most of the family. Its marked white eyestripe, brown head, barred wings and tail, and spotted tail feathers make it easy to identify. Like most birds in its genus, it has a slightly curved bill.
The Cactus Wren primarily eats insects, including ants, beetles, grasshoppers, and wasps. Occasionally, it will take seeds and fruits. Foraging begins late in the morning and is versatile; the cactus wren will search under leaves and ground litter and overturn objects in search of insects, as well as feeding in the foliage and branches of larger vegetation. Increasing temperatures cause a shift in foraging behavior to shady and cooler microclimates, and activity slows during hot afternoon temperatures.
Almost all water is obtained from food, and free standing water is rarely used even when found.
It builds several nests but only uses one, the others being decoys.
Audubon Birds: Cactus Wren
Cactus Wren - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has recorded this bird's authentic sounds and placed them in this soft plush toy. Just squeeze its chest to activate the sound. Great fun and educational, too!
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Cactus wren Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus. Ident more...0 points
Arizona State Bird - Cactus Wren
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Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus)
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Cactus Wrens are found in the deserts of the south more...0 points
All About Birds: Cactus Wren
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Arizona's State Bird - Cactus Wren
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Dec 17, 2008 @ 6:40 pm
- What a great lens on Arizona's State Bird the Cactus Wren. I have seen wrens in Vermont but never heard of ones in the desert before. Wrens are so cute.
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