Cactus Wren Animal Pictures

Campylorhynchus Brunneicapillus

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Cactus wrens have a long, sturdy beak that curves slightly downward.

Animals in Arizona - Cactus Wren
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Animals in Arizona - Cactus Wren

A cactus wren perched on a piece of wood against a blurry, bright background

A cactus wren perched on a piece of wood against a blurry, bright background
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Cactus wrens are primarily brown with white and black specks, and distinctive long, red eyes, and white eyebrows

A cactus wren perched on the tip of an aloe leaf

A cactus wren perched on the tip of an aloe leaf
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Cactus wrens are between 7.1 and 7.5 inches long, and weigh 1.18 to 1.65 ounces.

A football-shaped cactus wren nest in a tree

A football-shaped cactus wren nest in a tree
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Cactus wrens build football-shaped nests designed to keep out predators.

Fledgling Cactus Wren on a cholla cactus

Fledgling Cactus Wren on a cholla cactus
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Juvenile (fledgling) cactus wren are paler than adults and have brown eyes instead of red.