Ocellated Thrasher (Toxostoma ocellatum)
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Ocellated Thrasher

Toxostoma ocellatum (Sclater, PL, 1862)

26–30 cmLength84 gWeight

The ocellated thrasher (Toxostoma ocellatum) is a species of bird in the family Mimidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico

Ocellated Thrasher has been recorded at 4 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Zona Arqueológica Monte AlbánMexico396 records
  2. Zona Arqueológica YagulMexico17 records
  3. Presa Piedra AzulMexico17 records
More places
  1. Jardín Botánico El Charco del IngenioMexico1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The ocellated thrasher (Toxostoma ocellatum) is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Ocellated Thrasher?

The Ocellated Thrasher is about 26–30 cm long and weighs around 84 g.

Where does the Ocellated Thrasher live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Ocellated Thrasher?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Ocellated Thrasher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Ocellated Thrasher as Least Concern.

What does the Ocellated Thrasher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Ocellated Thrasher in?

It belongs to the family Mockingbirds, Thrashers (Mimidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
26–30 cm
Weight
84 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
104 mm
Tail
136 mm
Bill
37 mm
Tarsus
37 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Toxostoma

Other birds in the genus Toxostoma

Brown ThrasherBrown ThrasherToxostoma rufumLong-billed ThrasherLong-billed ThrasherToxostoma longirostreCozumel ThrasherCozumel ThrasherToxostoma guttatumGrey ThrasherGrey ThrasherToxostoma cinereumBendire's ThrasherBendire's ThrasherToxostoma bendireiCurve-billed ThrasherCurve-billed ThrasherToxostoma curvirostreCalifornia ThrasherCalifornia ThrasherToxostoma redivivumCrissal ThrasherCrissal ThrasherToxostoma crissaleLeConte's ThrasherLeConte's ThrasherToxostoma leconteiGrey CatbirdGrey CatbirdDumetella carolinensis
Ocellated Thrasher

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