brown thrasher
bird
Also known as: Toxostoma rufum
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The brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) is a bird species found in eastern North America. It is known for its reddish-brown upperparts and streaked underparts. Like the mockingbird, to which it is related, the brown thrasher is a notable singer with a loud, varied song.12
These birds are characterized by their downcurved bills and are often found foraging on the ground in dense thickets. The brown thrasher is the state bird of Georgia.23
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