Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

The Curve-billed Thrasher is a medium-sized songbird found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a distinctive long, slightly curved bill and a brownish-gray plumage with subtle streaking on the underparts. This thrasher is known for its melodious and varied song, often heard in the early morning and evening. It forages on the ground for insects, spiders, and small reptiles, and builds its nest in cacti or thorny shrubs. The Curve-billed Thrasher is well-adapted to arid and semi-arid habitats and is often found in deserts, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Habitat: Deserts, scrublands, open woodlands