Curve-billed Thrasher
NameCurve-billed Thrasher
Common NameCurve-billed Thrasher
Scientific NameToxostoma curvirostre
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)31.5
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)72.5
Plumage DetailsUniform grayish-brown upperparts, paler grayish-buff underparts, often with faint, diffuse streaking on the breast. It has distinctive bright orange-yellow eyes and a long, black, strongly decurved bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a varied and musical series of phrases, often including mimicry. Common calls include a sharp, whistled 'whit-whew' or 'whit-wheet' and a harsh 'churr' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of Oklahoma and Kansas, extending south through much of Mexico.
Identifying Featureslong, strongly decurved bill, bright orange-yellow eyes, plain grayish-brown plumage, long tail
Description
This medium-sized thrasher is characterized by its long, strongly decurved bill and plain grayish-brown plumage. It is a common resident of arid and semi-arid regions, often seen foraging on the ground for insects and fruits.
