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Canyon Wren

Catherpes mexicanus

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

This Canyon Wren was foraging in narrow rock crevices at a cave entrance.
The Canyon Wren can climb up, down, and across rocks. A low center of gravity, large feet, and sharp claws aid in such locomotion.

Habitat:

Cliffs, canyons, rocky outcrops, and boulder piles.

Reference Links:

Canyon Wren, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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