LeConte's thrasher

Toxostoma lecontei

LeConte's thrasher (Toxostoma lecontei) is a pale bird found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Family: Mimidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern

About the LeConte's thrasher

LeConte's thrasher (Toxostoma lecontei) is a pale bird found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It prefers to live in deserts with very little vegetation, where it blends in with the sandy soils. LeConte's thrashers are nonmigratory birds that reside in the same territory annually. Although the species has been decreasing in certain areas of its range, in particular California, it still is abundant enough to not be considered for vulnerable status. These birds are terrestrial and only fly occasionally. Both sexes are heavily involved in the nest building, incubating, and brooding process, though each alternates with primary responsibility of the tasks. LeConte's thrashers frequently compete with species such as the northern mockingbird, loggerhead shrike and greater

Fun Facts About LeConte's thrasher

These birds are terrestrial and only fly occasionally.
LeConte's thrashers are nonmigratory birds that reside in the same territory annually.
Both sexes are heavily involved in the nest building, incubating, and brooding process, though each alternates with primary responsibility of the tasks.
Although the species has been decreasing in certain areas of its range, in particular California, it still is abundant enough to not be considered for vulnerable status.

Conservation Status

The LeConte's thrasher is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Order	passerines
Family	Mimidae
Genus	Toxostoma
Species	Toxostoma lecontei

Range & Habitat