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Canyon Wren

Catherpes mexicanus

Classification

Class
Aves

The canyon wren (Catherpes mexicanus) 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.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 148,841Mexico · 25,982Canada · 2,652