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Crissal Thrasher Identification
Crissal Thrasher Photos and Videos
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.
© Eric Gofreed | Macaulay LibraryArizona, November 06, 2018
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
Adult
© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryArizona, November 01, 2001
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
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.
© Daniel Horton | Macaulay LibraryNew Mexico, April 11, 2019
Adult
© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryArizona, November 01, 2001
Adult
© Michael Hilchey | Macaulay LibraryNew Mexico, January 16, 2019
Adult
© Dick Dionne | Macaulay LibraryArizona, January 20, 2010
Adult
© Greg Gillson | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, March 22, 2015
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
robin-sizedMeasurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 11.8 in (30 cm)
- Weight: 1.9-2.5 oz (53-70 g)
- Wingspan: 12.6 in (32 cm)
Species in This Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers(Order: Passeriformes, Family:Mimidae)
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