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Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

Photo by Tofof
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Field Notes

Description:

Classic thrasher behavior throwing groundcovering about with beak.

Habitat:

Suburban backyard, in brush near feeder.

Notes:

Transient (migratory?) - only observed in spring. Photos are same individual in sun and shade.

Reference Links:

Brown Thrasher, Brown Thrasher - Toxostoma rufum - Overview

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