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Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
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Least Concern
Wingspan
20.5 cm
Weight
70.16666666666667 g
Family
Mimidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) is a bird species in the family Mimidae (mockingbirds & thrashers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.5 cm and a weight of 70.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.5 cm | 8.1 in |
| Weight | 70.16666666666667 g | 2.48 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-14 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Mimidae (Mockingbirds & Thrashers) |
| Genus | Toxostoma |
| Species | Toxostoma rufum |
Distribution
Brown Thrasher has been recorded in 2 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Brown Thrasher endangered?
The Brown Thrasher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Thrasher nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-14 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.
How big is the Brown Thrasher?
The Brown Thrasher has a wingspan of 20.5 cm, weight of 70.16666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Brown Thrasher belong to?
The Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Mimidae.
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