Bendire's Thrasher is a pale desert thrasher of the Sonoran Desert closely related to the Curve-billed Thrasher and difficult to distinguish in the field. The straight, shorter bill and spotted breast are the best marks. It is found in open desert scrub and saguaro cactus forest. Populations have declined with desert urbanization.
Best time to see a Bendire's Thrasher
The best time to see a Bendire's Thrasher is January–May, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 743 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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