The Curve-billed Thrasher is the most common thrasher in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, instantly recognizable by its boldly spotted breast and strongly curved bill. Its sharp, two-note 'whit-wheet!' contact call is one of the signature sounds of desert lowlands. It often builds its bulky nest in cholla cactus, whose spines provide formidable nest protection.
Best time to see a Curve-billed Thrasher
The best time to see a Curve-billed Thrasher is January–June, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 15,987 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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