About the Brown Thrasher
The Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Brown Thrasher is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
decreasing
Current Threats
- Habitat loss
- Predation
- Climate change
Photo Gallery
1 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
North America
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Eastern and central regions
Distribution Overview
Brown Thrashers are migratory, moving south in the winter.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 23.5 - 30.5 cm
- Weight
- 61 - 89 g
- Lifespan
- Up to 12 years years
- Diet
- InsectsBerriesNutsSeeds
Habitat
WoodlandsThicketsGardens
Behavior
- Often found foraging on the ground
- Breeds in solitary pairs
- Famous for its melodious song