Ocellated Thrasher

Toxostoma ocellatum

Least Concern · IUCN Red List

LCLeast ConcernEndemicInvertebratesShrublandCup nestMedium · 84 g

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The ocellated thrasher is 26.5 to 29.5 cm (10.4 to 11.6 in) long; 14 specimens weighed 77.3 to 95.8 g (2.73 to 3.38 oz). Adults' upperparts are dark brown and have a slight olive wash. They have a dull white to buff supercilium and brown cheeks. The folded wings show two white bars and the outer tail feathers have narrow white tips. The underparts are whitish darkening to buff on the belly and brown on the flanks. The breast, sides, and flanks have bold black spots. Voice: The ocellated thrasher's song is "a varied, rich warbling in which phrases are repeated two or three times", often sung from atop a bush or tree. Its calls include "a hard, slightly smacking to gruff chehk or tchehk".

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When to see the Ocellated Thrasher

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Where to see the Ocellated Thrasher

Regular range

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About the Ocellated Thrasher

The ocellated thrasher is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

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