Crissal Thrasher

29 cm (11-12") Uncommon. Southwestern United States. Dense mesquite, dense brush along desert streams.

A secretive dark thrasher with a strongly downcurved bill. Distinctive dark rusty undertail coverts. Similar California Thrasher has a lighter or tawny-buff undertail coverts and belly.

Song: varied melodies, "chideery" and "toit-toit-toit" calls.

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Credit: J. N. Stuart

Credit: Jerry Oldenettel

Credit: Jerry Oldenettel

Credit: Tim

Distribution Maps

Crissal Thrasher distribution map

Crissal Thrasher winter distribution map