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Cactus Wren
Birds

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Authorship: (Lafresnaye)

Records

It was heard calling during May 1995 at Echo Spring by J.D. Johnson (UTEP), observed during July 2000 and April 1990 along road to Echo Spring by S. Cutler (UTEP), on IMRS 2–3 May 1992 by T. Hibbits, during March 1990 by UTEP Field Biology class, and during June 2007 at IMRS HQ by J.D. Johnson (UTEP); 7 July 2020 at the headquarters by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP) (Videos).

Taxonomic Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPASSERIFORMES
FamilyTROGLODYTIDAE (Wren Family)
GenusCampylorhynchus
Speciesbrunneicapillus

Recent Observations

Sourced from iNaturalist

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highsingerMar 4, 2023Hudspeth County, TX, USA
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hectortempletonOct 26, 2026384G+H9, 23403 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., México
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chloeoutsideOct 18, 2026San Bernardino County, CA, USA
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adean1674Oct 25, 2026E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, US
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vertigatoOct 17, 202683rd Av & Paradise Ln, Peoria, AZ 85382, USA
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annmcpeteAug 25, 1985Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA
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teiritaOct 25, 2026Rim - University, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
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punkrockcreepOct 25, 2026Thousand Palms, CA, US
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lucyfraustoOct 24, 2026La Paz, B.C.S., MX
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sara48356Oct 25, 2026Uvalde Oaks Dr, Uvalde, TX, US

Conservation assessments from the following sources:

  • NatureServe Explorer
  • IUCN Red List
  • Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
Conservation status by source
IUCN Red List
LCLeast Concern
NatureServe Global (opens in new tab)
G5Secure
NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab)
S4BApparently Secure
Texas SGCN
SGCNListed

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