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A photo of a Canyon Wren (Catherpes mexicanus)
Canyon Wren

Canyon Wren

Catherpes mexicanus

The canyon wren (Catherpes mexicanus) is a small North American songbird of the wren family Troglodytidae. It is resident throughout its range and is generally found in arid, rocky cliffs, outcrops, and canyons. It is a small bird that is hard to see on its rocky habitat; however, it can be heard throughout the canyons by its distinctive, loud song. It is currently in a monotypic taxon and is the only species in the genus Catherpes. The taxonomy of the species has been altered and debated for many years, with from three to eleven subspecies being proposed at various times. Generally, three subspecies are recognized. Originally in the genus Thryothorus, it was moved into the genus Salpinctes along with the rock wren (Salpinctes obsoletus), where some researchers still place it; however, generally, now, the species is the only species in the genus Catherpes.
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A L Frye
Tuesday 12 Sep 2023 - 5:37pm
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Justine's Canary Colony
Friday 08 Sep 2023 - 10:07pm
United States
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Justine's Canary Colony
Friday 08 Sep 2023 - 6:14pm
United States
A map showing the sighting location
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Justine's Canary Colony
Friday 08 Sep 2023 - 5:07pm
United States
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