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Cactus Wren - Gathering materials to build nest in Cholla cactus (Opuntia spp. )-Often nests in cactus to avoid predators-Builds globular nests with sticks and grass-Largest wren-Found in open-arid brushland or desert-Feeds on insects
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Cactus Wren - Gathering materials to build nest in Cholla cactus (Opuntia spp. )-Often nests in cactus to avoid predators-Builds globular nests with sticks and grass-Largest wren-Found in open-arid brushland or desert-Feeds on insects
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Cactus Wren - gathering materials to build nest in Cholla cactus (Opuntia spp.) It often nests in cactus to avoid predators, where it builds globular nests with sticks and grass.
Common Sonoran Desert resident. Arizona, USA
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Largest wren. Found in open arid brushland or desert.
John Cancalosi
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Talk about a DIY enthusiast! This Cactus Wren is taking home improvement to a whole new level. With its beak full of sticks and grass, this feathery architect is on a mission to build the ultimate desert dream nest in its prickly paradise. Known as the largest wren in town, this bird doesn't settle for just any old tree or bush. Oh no, it prefers the luxurious accommodations of a Cholla cactus. Who needs fancy security systems when you can have natural thorny protection against predators? With an eye for design and impeccable taste, this Arizona state bird knows how to blend into its surroundings while still making a statement. Its globular nests are not only functional but also stylish – truly the envy of all other avian architects. As it scurries around collecting materials like an interior decorator at a sale, our hardworking wren proves that size doesn't matter when it comes to determination. It may be small in stature but big on ambition! So next time you find yourself strolling through the Sonoran Desert, keep an eye out for this industrious little creature. You might just witness nature's very own version of Extreme Makeover: Nest Edition!
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