cactus wren

American  

noun

1. any American wren of the genus Campylorhynchus, of arid regions, especially C. brunneicapillus, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.

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Etymology

Origin of cactus wren

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

At times, the only sounds came from the creek, the breeze rustling the oaks and the chirps of the yellow warbler and cactus wren, Arizona’s state bird.

From Los Angeles Times