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Canyon Wren (Catherpes mexicanus)

Canyon Wren (Catherpes mexicanus)
Canyon Wren (Catherpes mexicanus)

About Canyon Wren (Catherpes mexicanus)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Perching Birds
  • Family: Wrens

The canyon wren is a small North American songbird of the wren family Troglodytidae. A non-migratory species, these birds are found throughout western North America in dry, rocky environments such as cliffs, outcrops, and canyons. It is a small bird that is hard to see on its rocky habitat, and is often located by its loud distinctive song. It is currently in a monotypic taxon and is the only species in the genus Catherpes.

Source: Wikipedia

Visits

  • 2000-08-06

    Yolla Bolla Wilderness, United States of America
  • 2002-08-01

    Ventana Wilderness, United States of America
  • 2006-08-08

    Canyonlands National Park, United States of America
    Image from 2006-08-08
  • 2007-04-09

    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, United States of America
  • 2008-02-17

    Santiago, Mexico
  • 2010-02-21

    Taxco, Mexico
    Heard only, but really, the call is unmistakable.
  • 2013-07-02

    Yolla Bolla Wilderness, United States of America
  • 2013-08-25

    Ventana Wilderness, United States of America
  • 2014-05-10

    Cave Creek Canyon--South Fork, United States of America
    heard.
  • 2014-05-11

    Miller Canyon, United States of America
  • 2018-04-20

    Big Bend National Park, United States of America
  • 2018-04-22

    Big Bend National Park, United States of America
  • 2023-09-16

    Yosemite National Park, United States of America
  • 2024-03-27

    Yagul, Mexico
  • 2024-03-28

    Monte Alban, Mexico
  • 2024-04-03

    La Guacamayas, Mexico