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Curve-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre) On top of a Saguaro. Look for the fly in the image. Curve-billed Thrasher,Geotagged,Toxostoma curvirostre,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Curve-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre)

On top of a Saguaro. Look for the fly in the image.

    comments (3)

  1. A prickly percher -- ouch! Posted 2 days ago
    1. Thanks Calbost. I think this bird certainly is habitual as it likes this particular cactus. Posted 2 days ago
  2. Definitely "king" of the castle, William! Posted yesterday

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The curve-billed thrasher is a medium-sized mimid that is a member of the genus "Toxostoma", native to the southwestern United States and much of Mexico. Referred to as the default desert bird, it is a non-migratory species.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by William Bodine
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Uploaded Dec 15, 2025. Captured in 2563 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA.