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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 11, 2015: Cactus Wren, Arizona

 Cactus wren on an ocatillo branch

One of the prettiest songs you'll hear in the desert of the Southwestern United States and central Mexico is that of the cactus wren, the state bird of Arizona.  It's the largest American wren and  frequently nests within a cactus plant, including the giant saguaro.  It's fun  to watch them pop their heads out a massive cactus, not unlike a cuckoo out of its clock.

 

This particular bird was photographed in Tucson.   I wished I'd recorded its beautiful song.

 

Cactus wren on an ocatillo branch

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