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Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

About Brown Thrasher

Often found foraging on the groundBreeds in solitary pairsFamous for its melodious song

Size

23.5 - 30.5 cm

Weight

61 - 89 g

Lifespan

Up to 12 years

Diet

Insects, Berries, Nuts, Seeds

Conservation Status

Status

Least Concern

Population Trend

decreasing

Threats

  • Habitat loss
  • Predation
  • Climate change

Additional Notes

Brown Thrasher populations are slowly decreasing but are not currently at risk.

Distribution

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North America

North America • United States

Brown Thrashers are migratory, moving south in the winter.