Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

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Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus is a large, boldly spotted wren native to arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for nesting in cacti such as cholla and saguaro.

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Campylorhynchus 3
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird species
songbird
wren
adaptation tolerant of high temperatures
uses cactus spines for nest protection
bodySize large for a wren
breedingBehavior may raise multiple broods per year
breedingSeason primarily spring and early summer
class Aves
clutchSize typically 2–7 eggs
commonName Cactus wren
conservationStatus Least Concern
describedBy Lafresnaye
diet fruits
insects
seeds
spiders
ecologicalRole insect predator in desert ecosystems
eggColor white with brown spots
family Troglodytidae
foragingBehavior ground foraging
shrubs and cactus foraging
genus Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus self-linksurface differs
surface form: Campylorhynchus
habitat Sonoran Desert
arid regions
desert scrub
kingdom Animalia
movementPattern generally non-migratory
nativeTo Mexico
southwestern United States
nestMaterial grass
plant fibers
twigs
nestsIn cholla cactus
other spiny cacti
saguaro cactus
nestType large domed nest
order Passeriformes
phylum Chordata
plumagePattern boldly spotted
rangeCountry Mexico
United States of America
surface form: United States
socialBehavior often lives in pairs or small family groups
symbolOf state bird of Arizona
taxonRank species
territorialBehavior strongly territorial
vocalization harsh, chattering song
yearDescribed 1835

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Cactus wren scientificName Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Cactus wren genus Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
this entity surface form: Campylorhynchus
Troglodytidae includesGenus Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
this entity surface form: Campylorhynchus
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus genus Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Campylorhynchus