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Crissal Thrasher

Toxostoma crissale

About Crissal Thrasher

Solitary animal, only coming together to breedTerritorial, defending its territory against other thrashersOmnivorous, eating a variety of insects, fruits, and seedsBreeds in desert scrub and chaparral habitats

Size

23 - 28 cm

Weight

60 - 90 g

Lifespan

up to 10-15 years

Diet

Omnivorous, eating a variety of insects, fruits, and seeds

Conservation Status

Status

Least Concern

Population Trend

stable

Threats

  • Habitat loss and fragmentation
  • Climate change

Additional Notes

The Crissal Thrasher is a widespread species, but its population is declining in some parts of its range due to habitat loss and fragmentation, and climate change.

Distribution

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Southwestern United States

North America • United States

Northern Mexico

North America • Mexico

The Crissal Thrasher is a widespread species, found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, breeding in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.