Curve-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma curvirostre
A Curve-billed Thrasher is a desert and scrubland songbird of the southwestern United States and Mexico, often seen running and hopping through cactus, mesquite, and open ground. It feeds mostly by probing and digging with its long curved bill, taking insects, spiders, fruit, seeds, and cactus pieces. Pairs defend territories with loud calls and may aggressively scold intruders near the nest. One notable trait is its strongly downcurved bill, which is useful for turning litter and searching soil for hidden food.
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- Curve-billed Thrasher