Long-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma longirostre
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Mimidae
About
The long-billed thrasher is a medium-sized resident songbird of South Texas and eastern Mexico. It bears a strong resemblance to its close relative the brown thrasher in appearance, calls, and various other behaviors; however, the two species do not overlap in range except in the winter when the brown thrasher will temporarily reside in the northern range of the long-billed.
Fun Fact
The longest recorded lifespan of the species was one individual recovered on 30 September 1965, at age 7 years and 3 months, after being banded (on 24 Aug 1959) in Alamo, TX.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is thought to have been some help the species, and it is still is a common resident within its range.
Diet
Diet consists of invertebrates such as grasshoppers, beetles, and other insects, crustaceans, gastropods, and an adequate amount of vegetable matter, especially berries.
Lifespan
7 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance