Curve-billed Thrasher
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'''Size:''' 11 inches (27cm) | '''Size:''' 11 inches (27cm) | ||
- | '''Habitat:''' | + | '''Habitat:''' North America; throughout the American Southwest and Mexico. Found in desert areas especially where cholla cactus or mesquite is found. |
- | '''Status:''' Common within | + | '''Status:''' Least Concern. '''Global Population:''' 2,000,000 Mature individuals. Common within its area. Populations are decreasing due to habitat loss. |
'''Diet:''' Mostly Insects, spiders and berries, in rare instances, some seed. Forages on the ground using it’s long curved bill to dig holes. | '''Diet:''' Mostly Insects, spiders and berries, in rare instances, some seed. Forages on the ground using it’s long curved bill to dig holes. | ||
While thrasher is generally secretive birds, the Curve-billed Thrasher has a bold and curious streak. It will often sneak up to picnic areas and it known for it’s distinctive whistle-like call; an ascending "whit-weet." | While thrasher is generally secretive birds, the Curve-billed Thrasher has a bold and curious streak. It will often sneak up to picnic areas and it known for it’s distinctive whistle-like call; an ascending "whit-weet." | ||
- | '''Found in [http:// | + | |
+ | '''Found in [http://hivewire3d.com/songbird-remix-cool-unusual-birds.html Songbird Remix Cool and Unusual Birds]''' |