Curve-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma curvirostre
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Mimidae
About
The curve-billed thrasher is a medium-sized mimid native to most of Mexico and to the deserts of southwestern United States. It is a non-migratory species, and throughout most of its range it is the most common desert thrasher. Several subspecies have been classified since 1827, though there is no consensus on the number. Allopatric speciation is believed to have played a major role in the variations of the curve-billed. It is grey-brown overall with a slightly curved bill, and is similar in appearance to the related Bendire's thrasher. It generally resides in desert regions of the United States and Mexico, but can inhabit areas predominately populated by humans.
Fun Fact
In comparison with other desert thrashers, the curve-billed is not as particular with habitats and can be found from sea-level up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found throughout the southwestern United States from Arizona's Sonoran Desert across New Mexico to west Texas, southeastern Colorado and southwestern Kansas as well as most of Mexico from the Sonoran-Chihuahuan Deserts and south through the Mexican Plateau into Central Tamaulipas, inland to Oaxaca, and on the coast of Sonora to Nayarit.
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance