Although the cactus wren looks similar to other wrens in its genus, cactus wren identification is eased in that the habitat of Campylorhynchus wrens does not overlap. A notable difference that can assist in identification of the cactus wren is the white tail band seen in flight. The spotted wren looks similar, but is paler and has less markings, and its habitat is in oak woodlands (where cactus wrens do not usually live).[1]