14 May, 2010

American Rock Wren


Scientific Name: Salpinctes obsoletus

Population Estimate: 4.2M, Least Concern status

Range / Habitat: Year-round in the southwestern US and into Mexico in rocky areas. Extends in summer further up in the western US. Their breeding habitat is dry rocky locations from southwestern Canada down to Costa Rica. 

Field Notes: Pale grey bird of rocky areas with typical wren appearance: tail often upright, slightly down-curved bill, pale white eyebrow. Streaking to throat, which is less pronounced in juveniles. 

Personal Notes: Did I mention that iBird audio can get a wren's attention? Even when not trying to…. 

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