Brown thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
The brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum), sometimes erroneously called the brown thrush or fox-coloured thrush, is a bird in the family Mimidae, which also includes the New World catbirds and mockingbirds
About the Brown thrasher
The brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum), sometimes erroneously called the brown thrush or fox-coloured thrush, is a bird in the family Mimidae, which also includes the New World catbirds and mockingbirds. The brown thrasher is abundant throughout the eastern and central United States and southern and central Canada, and it is the only thrasher to live primarily east of the Rockies and central Texas. It is the state bird of Georgia. As a member of the genus Toxostoma, the bird is relatively large-sized among the other thrashers. It has brown upper parts with a white under part with dark streaks. Because of this, it is often confused with the smaller wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina), among other species. The brown thrasher is noted for having over 1,000 song types, and the largest song repert
Fun Facts About Brown thrasher
- The brown thrasher is noted for having over 1,000 song types, and the largest song repertoire of birds.
- Brown thrashers are generally inconspicuous but territorial birds, especially when defending their nests, and will attack species as large as humans.
- The usual nesting areas are shrubs, small trees, or at times on ground level.
- The brown thrasher is an omnivore, with its diet ranging from insects to fruits and nuts.
- The brown thrasher is abundant throughout the eastern and central United States and southern and central Canada, and it is the only thrasher to live primarily east of the Rockies and central Texas.
Conservation Status
The Brown thrasher is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Mimidae |
| Genus | Toxostoma |
| Species | Toxostoma rufum |
Range & Habitat
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