About the California Thrasher
The California thrasher is a large member of family Mimidae found primarily in chaparral habitat in California in the United States and Baja California in Mexico. It is the only species of the genus Toxostoma throughout most of its range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae) |
| Species | Toxostoma redivivum |
| Species Codes | calthr, CATH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the California Thrasher belong to?
The California Thrasher (Toxostoma redivivum) belongs to the Mockingbirds and Thrashers family (Mimidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the California Thrasher?
The California thrasher is a large member of family Mimidae found primarily in chaparral habitat in California in the United States and Baja California in Mexico. It is the only species of the genus Toxostoma throughout most of its range....
Where can I report a California Thrasher sighting?
You can log sightings of California Thrasher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code calthr, or on iNaturalist.
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