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
- 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