Canyon Wren

Catherpes mexicanus (Swainson, 1829)

12 gWeight

The canyon wren (Catherpes mexicanus) is a small North American songbird of the wren family Troglodytidae.

Busiest months: April and August · Most records: United States, Mexico, Canada

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Canyon Wren has been recorded at 87 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Florida Canyon – lowerUnited States3,916 records
Cave Creek Canyon – South ForkUnited States3,725 records
Boyce Thompson ArboretumUnited States3,073 records

More places

Hassayampa River PreserveUnited States2,498 records
Ramsey Canyon PreserveUnited States2,367 records
Madera Canyon – Santa Rita LodgeUnited States1,435 records
Sabino Dam and downstream riparianUnited States1,421 records
Madera Canyon – Proctor Rd.United States1,278 records
El Rio Open Space PreserveUnited States986 records
Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología UNAMMexico666 records

Countries and regions with the most records

United States Mexico Canada

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

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.

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Questions

How big is the Canyon Wren?

The Canyon Wren weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Canyon Wren live?

Its breeding range: North America, Middle America: southwestern Canada to southern Mexico. It is most often recorded in United States, Mexico and Canada.