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Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii)
Birds Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas |
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General Description: Bewick's Wrens (Thryomanes bewickii) are tiny birds that are brownish above and grayish below. The tail and bill are long, and there is a bold eyeline.
Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Troglodytidae.
Favored Habitat: Desert and mountain canyons with shrubs. |
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Where to Find: Canyons at Red Rock Canyon NCA, Lake Mead NRA, and Zion National Park are good places to find these little wrens.
Comments: Usually heard long before seen, listen for the loud, buzzy song. |
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If you were a tasty bug or a little caterpillar, this might be the last face you ever see! |
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Notice the long, wren-like bill and bold, white eyeline |
Notice the long, wren-like bill and bold, white eyeline |
Typical view of a Bewick's Wren -- a little bird hiding in the bush |
Same bird as photo at left, but eyeline appears indistinct |
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Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 240122 |
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