B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
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11.5" 29.2cm | 12.5" 31.8cm | 2.2 oz 62.4g | Mimidae | Toxostoma crissale |
The Crissal Thrasher lives in the arid drylands of the southwestern central US states. This long-billed bird blends into the surrounding landscapes with its dull-coloured plumage. This hardy desert bird survives in its hot and dry climate by taking shelter in the scrub bushes that are available.
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.