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The California Thrasher (Toxostoma redivivum) is a large thrasher found primarily in chaparral habitat in California and Baja California. Similar to the Crissal and Le Conte's Thrashers in habit, the California Thrasher is the only species of Toxostoma throughout most of its limited range. Like most thrashers, it rarely flies in the open, preferring to keep hidden in dense brush. Therefore, while it is common throughout much of its range, it is rarely seen.
At about 12 inches (30 cm) and nearly 85 grams (3 oz), the California Thrasher is the largest species of mimid. It is generally brown, with buffy underparts and undertail (unlike the Crissal). It has a dark cheek pattern and eye-line, and unlike most thrashers, has dark eyes. The California Thrasher eats insects and small invertebrates.
"Toxostoma redivivum". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=178642. Retrieved 24 January 2006.
California Thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum
California Thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum
California Thrasher (Toxostoma redivivum)
California Thrasher (Toxostoma redivivum)
Toxostoma redivivum, California Thrasher drinking
Toxostoma Redivivum (California Thrasher) at Cabrillo Point
California Thrasher singing (Toxostoma redivivum)
California Thrasher (Toxostoma redivivum) at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
California Thrasher at UCSC Arboretum
california thrasher birdbath
Chipmunk and Thrasher Bird
California Thrasher: Mimics a Red Tail Hawk
Calif Thrasher Song
California Thrasher Song