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Canyon Wrenby flighty on February 10, 2008
Canyon Wrenby amd1 on April 27, 2006
Canyon Wrenby amd1 on April 25, 2006
Canyon Wren
The Canyon Wren (Catherpes mexicanus) is a small North American wren, and is about 14.5 cm (5.75 inches) long. It ranges from far southern British Columbia and Montana south through much of Mexico and east to Oklahoma and Texas. It is the only species in the genus Catherpes.
Similar to the Rock Wren in habitat and habits, the Canyon Wren prefers rocky environments near water, feeding on insects and spiders by probing into crevices with its long bill. Its coloration is more of a rusty color than that of the Rock Wren, with a contrasting white throat. The Canyon Wren is more often heard than seen, and its falling series of whistles is one of the more familiar bird calls of the canyons of the western United States.
References
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External links
*Canyon Wren at USGS
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