Cactus Wren, Mojave Desert (IMAGE)

University of California - Berkeley

Cactus Wren, Mojave Desert

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A cactus wren in the Mojave National Preserve, California. Desert-adapted birds like the cactus wren have declined throughout the Mojave Desert, but not as much as other birds. Decreased rainfall because of climate change appears to be the culprit.

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Chelsea Hofmeier photos

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