Cactus Wren

Wrens and Other Birds Bewick's Wren Marsh Wren Types of Birds

Cactus wrens are strictly a southern species. Their range extends from Southern California, east to the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas, and they are designated the state bird of Arizona.

There is no mistaking them for another wren species. They are medium sized birds that dress up the typical wren brown color with a dark spotted breast.

Like other wren species, the Cactus wren forages on the ground for insects and spiders. Unlike other wren species, they also eat seeds.

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