Crissal Thrasher Identification

Crissal Thrasher Adult
Adult

Large, long-tailed bird with a curved bill. Grayish brown overall with a black and white mustache stripe. The undertail coverts are a rich cinnamon color.

© Dick Dionne | Macaulay LibraryArizona, January 20, 2010
Crissal Thrasher Adult
Adult

Large with a long tail and curved bill. Brownish gray overall with a black and white mustache stripe.

© Arlene Ripley | Macaulay LibraryArizona, January 10, 2016
Crissal Thrasher Adult
Adult

© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryArizona, November 01, 2001
Crissal Thrasher Adult
Adult

Large with a long tail and cinnamon undertail coverts. Brown overall with a black and white mustache stripe.

© James Rieman | Macaulay LibraryArizona, October 16, 2016
Crissal Thrasher Adult
Adult

Found in desert washes, riparian thickets, and dry scrubby areas. Usually found on or near the ground in dense vegetation, but will perch up to sing during the breeding season.

© Greg Gillson | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, March 22, 2015
Crissal Thrasher Adult
Adult

© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryArizona, November 01, 2001
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Adult Description

  • Large, long-tailed songbird.
  • Dark grayish brown all over.
  • Long, down-curved bill.
  • Reddish undertail.

Immature Description

Similar to adult, except paler and duller, with browner undertail.
Relative Size

Relative Sizerobin sizedrobin-sized
Measurements
  • Both Sexes
    • Length: 11.8 in (30 cm)
    • Weight: 1.9-2.5 oz (53-70 g)
    • Wingspan: 12.6 in (32 cm)