Crissal Thrasher
Toxostoma crissale
Perching
Length: 12 in. (29 cm )
Normally sneaky and retiring, this large thrasher occurs in chaparral, desert scrub and desert riparian areas. Here it is most obvious when it sits on a high bush or tree and sings. It is also likely to be noticed when it uses its huge bill to toss leaves and vegetation out of its way on the ground. It eats insects, berries and small invertebrates. The nest is a shallow cup made of shredded bark and grass and placed low in a dense bush.
The four-digit banding code is CRTH.
Female |
Male |
Chaparral
Desert
Mesquite bosque
Riparian / River forest
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Crissal Thrasher
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/crissal-thrasher-0
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 21:07). Crissal Thrasher. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/crissal-thrasher-0
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Crissal Thrasher". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/crissal-thrasher-0
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Crissal Thrasher". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/crissal-thrasher-0
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