Bendire's thrasher
Toxostoma bendirei
Bendire's thrasher (Toxostoma bendirei) is a medium-sized species of thrasher native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
About the Bendire's thrasher
Bendire's thrasher (Toxostoma bendirei) is a medium-sized species of thrasher native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is 23–28 centimetres (9.1–11.0 in) long, with a long tail and a medium-sized bill. Coloration is grayish-brown on its upperparts with paler, faintly dark streaked underparts. The base of the lower bill is often pale, the eyes are bright yellow, and the tips of the tail are white-tipped.
Fun Facts About Bendire's thrasher
- The base of the lower bill is often pale, the eyes are bright yellow, and the tips of the tail are white-tipped.
- It is 23–28 centimetres (9.1–11.0 in) long, with a long tail and a medium-sized bill.
- Coloration is grayish-brown on its upperparts with paler, faintly dark streaked underparts.
- Bendire's thrasher (Toxostoma bendirei) is a medium-sized species of thrasher native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Conservation Status
The Bendire's thrasher is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Mimidae |
| Genus | Toxostoma |
| Species | Toxostoma bendirei |
Range & Habitat
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