Mockingbirds and thrashers (Mimidae)
Curve-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma curvirostre. Insects dug from the ground; cactus fruit.
Mockingbirds and thrashers (Mimidae)Curve-billed ThrasherToxostoma curvirostre
- Scientific name
- Toxostoma curvirostre
- Length
- 9.4–11 in
- Weight
- 2.1–3.2 oz
- Nest
- Twig cup in cholla or thorny shrubs
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 2–4 eggs
- Incubation
- 12–15 days
- Broods
- 1–2 per season
Identification
- Grey-brown with blurry breast spots
- Long down-curved bill
- Orange eye
Voice
Sharp 'whit-wheet' call.
Diet and feeding
Insects dug from the ground; cactus fruit.
What do curve-billed thrashers eat? · Best feeder for curve-billed thrashers
Curve-billed Thrashers by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Year-round resident | February–July |
| Colorado | Year-round resident | March–July |
| New Mexico | Year-round resident | March–July |
| Oklahoma | Year-round resident | March–July |
| Texas | Year-round resident | February–July |
Frequently asked
What do curve-billed thrashers eat?
Insects dug from the ground; cactus fruit. At feeders: mealworms, sunflower chips.
How big is a Curve-billed Thrasher?
9.4–11 in long and 2.1–3.2 oz.
Do curve-billed thrashers use birdhouses?
No. Twig cup in cholla or thorny shrubs.
Sources
- Curve-billed Thrasher — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Curve-billed Thrasher life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Curve-billed Thrasher — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.