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[Mystery bird] Cactus Wren, Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus, photographed in Starr County Park, Texas. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow]
Image: Joseph Kennedy, 5 April 2008 [larger view].
Nikon D200, Kowa 883 telescope TSN-PZ camera eyepiece 1/500s f/8.0 at 1000.0mm iso400.
Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification.
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I believe that's a Cactus Wren, based on the rufous crown, "long supercilium", "never cocks tail like other wrens" (Sibley), and various other visible plumage details.
I agree with Cactus Wren, but is it really still a Cactus Wren if it's not on a cactus?
http://www.avianresources.com/images/Native/DSD_5610.JPG