Bendire's Thrasher Photo Gallery
Adult
Large songbird, but smaller than similar thrashers. Triangular spots mark the breast forming distinct streaks. Bill is shorter and straighter than similar Curve-billed Thrasher.
© Andrew Spencer | Macaulay LibraryArizona, February 15, 2021Adult
Large songbird, but smaller than similar thrashers. Triangular spots mark the breast forming distinct streaks. Bill is shorter and straighter than similar Curve-billed Thrasher.
© Diana Spangler | Macaulay LibraryArizona, December 29, 2020Adult
Often perches high on desert shrubs. This video has no audio.
© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryArizona, November 01, 2001Not all videos have sound© Lindsay Story | Macaulay LibraryArizona, February 08, 2018
Adult/immature
Call is a raspy chup or check.
© Gregory Griffith | Macaulay LibraryArizona, May 01, 1995Not all videos have soundAdult
Like other thrashers has a long tail, but bill is shorter and straighter. Uniformly pale brown overall without obvious wingbars.
© Tony Battiste | Macaulay LibraryArizona, February 11, 2020Habitat
Found in open grasslands, shrublands, or woodlands with scattered shrubs or trees. Usually not found in areas with dense vegetation.
© Jesse Anderson | Macaulay LibraryNevada, April 02, 2018Compare with Similar Species
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Species in This Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers(Order: Passeriformes, Family: Mimidae)
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