Canyon wren
Catherpes mexicanus
Identification Tips:
- Very long, thin bill
- Dark brown crown and side of face
- White throat, upper breast, and lower face
- Lower breast, belly and undertail coverts rusty
- Upperparts dark brown with small black spots
- Long, brown tail with thin black bars
- Dark legs
- Sexes similar
Similar species:
Canyon Wren is similar to the Rock Wren but has a white throat and upper
breast contrasting with its darker underparts and a longer bill.