Ocellated Thrasher
NameOcellated Thrasher
Common NameOcellated Thrasher
Scientific NameToxostoma ocellatum
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown, contrasting with white underparts that are heavily marked with distinct black, rounded spots (ocelli) on the breast and flanks. It has a long, slender, decurved black bill and a pale yellow eye.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, varied series of phrases, often repeated, typical of thrashers. Calls include harsh churring notes and sharp whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the interior highlands of central and southern Mexico, from Jalisco and Guanajuato south to Oaxaca.
Identifying Featureslong decurved bill, heavily spotted breast (ocelli), pale yellow eye, grayish-brown upperparts
Description
The Ocellated Thrasher is a medium-sized thrasher characterized by its striking spotted breast and long, decurved bill. It typically forages on the ground or in dense vegetation, often in arid and semi-arid habitats of Mexico.
