Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Physical Characteristics
Size
9.1-11.8 inches
Wingspan
11.4-12.6 inches
Weight
2.1-3.1 oz
Plumage
Rusty brown above, heavily streaked below, long tail, yellow eyes, curved bill
Distinctive Features
Rusty brown above
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Thickets, woodland edges, dense shrubs
🍽️ Diet
Insects, fruits, seeds, acorns
🦅 Behavior
Forages on ground, extensive song repertoire, skulking
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Short-distance migrant
🎵 Sounds
Each phrase repeated twice
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Brown Thrashers have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 9.1-11.8 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Brown Thrasher sound like?
Brown Thrashers make Each phrase repeated twice. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Brown Thrashers live?
Brown Thrashers inhabit thickets, woodland edges, dense shrubs. Short-distance migrant
What do Brown Thrashers eat?
The diet of Brown Thrashers consists primarily of insects, fruits, seeds, acorns. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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