Scaly-breasted Thrasher
NameScaly-breasted Thrasher
Common NameScaly-breasted Thrasher
Scientific NameToxostoma redivivum
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)31
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsUniform dull grayish-brown overall, with a slightly paler, buffy throat and belly. The breast and flanks show faint mottling or streaking, giving a subtly scaly appearance. It has dark lores and a pale yellow eye, complemented by a long, dark, strongly decurved bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, varied, and complex series of musical phrases and whistles, often incorporating mimicry. Calls include harsh 'churr' notes and sharp 'chek' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to California and Baja California, Mexico, primarily inhabiting coastal and foothill regions.
Identifying Featureslong decurved bill, uniform dull brown plumage, pale eye, long tail, mottled breast/flanks
Description
This large, long-tailed thrasher is characterized by its uniform dull brown plumage and a strongly decurved bill. It often exhibits a somewhat mottled or 'scaly' appearance on its breast and flanks. It is typically found skulking in dense chaparral and scrub habitats.
