cactus wren

cactus wren

n. A large wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) of southwestern North America, having a long barred tail and streaky brown plumage.

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cactus wren - large harsh-voiced American wren of arid regions of the United States southwest and Mexicojenny wren, wren - any of several small active brown birds of the northern hemisphere with short upright tails; they feed on insectsCampylorhynchus, genus Campylorhynchus, genus Heleodytes, Heleodytes - alternative classifications for the cactus wrens