Brown Thrasher: Mimic Thrush
Persistent scratching noises coming from near the ground within thick undergrowth may lead to the quick glimpse of a reddish-brown bird with streaky underside, large bill, and bright, lemon-yellow eyes. This skulking species is a Brown Thrasher, a member of the family Mimidae, or “mimic thrushes,” which also includes the Gray Catbird and Northern Mockingbird.
Although it may resemble a Wood Thrush at first glance, the thrasher has streaks, rather than spots, on its breast. It’s larger than the thrush, with a longer tail, and occurs in shrubby, rather than forested, habitats.
One of the meanings of the word “thrash” is to flail wildly from side to side. What behavior gives the Brown Thrasher this violent-sounding common name?
Read on to find out more: abcbirds.org/bird/brown-thrasher
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Beautiful, thank you!
Awesome so lovely video
I love it!
Thrashers are very cool birds.😊
Love thrashers
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