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Crissal Thrasher

Crissal Thrasher

Toxostoma crissale

About the Crissal Thrasher

The Crissal Thrasher (Toxostoma crissale) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.

Conservation Status

Crissal Thrasher is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Population Trend

stable

Current Threats

  • Habitat loss and fragmentation
  • Climate change

Photo Gallery

1 photos available

Geographic Distribution

Distribution by Region

Southwestern United States

Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas

Northern Mexico

Continent: North America
Country: Mexico
Region: Sonora, Chihuahua, Baja California

Distribution Overview

The Crissal Thrasher is a widespread species, found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, breeding in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Quick Facts

Size
23 - 28 cm
Weight
60 - 90 g
Lifespan
up to 10-15 years years
Diet
Omnivorous, eating a variety of insects, fruits, and seeds

Habitat

Desert scrubChaparral

Behavior

  • Solitary animal, only coming together to breed
  • Territorial, defending its territory against other thrashers
  • Omnivorous, eating a variety of insects, fruits, and seeds
  • Breeds in desert scrub and chaparral habitats