Le Conte's Thrasher
Le Conte's Thrasher
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Le Conte's Thrasher is a pale, sandy-colored thrasher of the arid southwestern US and Mexico, adapted for life in harsh desert environments. It has a long, decurved bill and often a dusky malar stripe.
Where to spot
Found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, inhabiting sparsely vegetated arid desert scrub, saltbush flats, and dry washes.
How to spot
Its pale, sandy plumage, long decurved bill, and dusky malar stripe are diagnostic. Look for it on the ground in open desert, often running between bushes. Listen for its varied song.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon, but can be observed throughout the day. Resident and observable year-round.
Where to spot
Found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, inhabiting sparsely vegetated arid desert scrub, saltbush flats, and dry washes.
How to spot
Its pale, sandy plumage, long decurved bill, and dusky malar stripe are diagnostic. Look for it on the ground in open desert, often running between bushes. Listen for its varied song.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon, but can be observed throughout the day. Resident and observable year-round.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This thrasher is so well-adapted to hot desert conditions that it can forage on open ground during the hottest parts of the day, a feat few other birds can accomplish.
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