Canyon Wren
Photo: Gary L. Clark · CC BY-SA 4.0

Wrens

Canyon Wren

Catherpes mexicanus

LCLeast Concern
Family
Wrens (Troglodytidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The canyon wren (Catherpes mexicanus) is a small North American songbird of the wren family Troglodytidae. A non-migratory species, these birds are found throughout western North America in dry, rocky environments such as cliffs, outcrops, and canyons. It is a small bird that is hard to see on its rocky habitat, and is often located by its loud distinctive song. It is currently in a monotypic taxon and is the only species in the genus Catherpes.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.