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Introduction
What the Curve-billed Thrasher Looks Like
The Curve-billed Thrasher has overall_color color of greyish-brown and off-white.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has above_color color of greyish-brown and off-white.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has head color of greyish-brown.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has face color of greyish-brown.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has below_color color of greyish-brown and off-white.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has back color of greyish-brown.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has bill color of brownish.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has wing color of greyish-brown.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has belly color of greyish-brown and off-white.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has tail color of greyish-brown and off-white.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has chest color of greyish-brown and off-white.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has leg color of brownish.
The Curve-billed Thrasher has neck color of greyish-brown and off-white.
Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the Curve-billed Thrasher
The length of the Curve-billed Thrasher is from 10.6 inches to 11.0 inches (26.9 cm to 27.9 cm).
The weight of the Curve-billed Thrasher is from 2.1 ounces to 3.3 ounces (59.5 grams to 93.6 grams).
The wingspan of the Curve-billed Thrasher is from 13.4 inches to 13.6 inches (34.0 cm to 34.5 cm).
Pictures of the Curve-billed Thrasher
Feeding Behavior of the Curve-billed Thrasher
primarily forages on the ground, turning over tiny rocks and other objects while digging in the soil with its powerful, bent bill.
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What the Curve-billed Thrasher Likes to Eat
The Curve-billed Thrasher feeds on the following:
- insects and their larvae (beetles, ants, grasshoppers, wasps)
- spiders
- centipedes
- snails
- sowbugs
- berries
- prickly-pear and saguaro seeds.
Where To Find the Curve-billed Thrasher
You can find the Curve-billed Thrasher in the following habitats:
- Deserts
- arid brush
- open grasslands
- suburban neighborhoods
How to Attract Curve-billed Thrasher to Your Backyard
To attract Curve-billed Thrashers to your backyard, use these types of feeders:
- platform feeders
- ground feeders
To attract Curve-billed Thrashers to your backyard, use these foods:
- hulled sunflower seeds
- suet
- cracked corn
- millet
- milo