The Long-billed Thrasher is the South Texas counterpart of the Brown Thrasher, very similar in plumage but with a longer, more decurved bill and orange-red eyes. It is resident in the thorn scrub of the Lower Rio Grande Valley and has a rich, complex song similar to the Brown Thrasher's. It is not found north of Texas.
Best time to see a Long-billed Thrasher
The best time to see a Long-billed Thrasher is January–May, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,067 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
Not certain it is a Long-billed Thrasher? What bird is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Long-billed Thrasher sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spot a Long-billed Thrasher? Identify it instantly.
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.
Get HuckGet an alert when a Long-billed Thrasher is spotted
Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.
Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.
Love birds? Get Huck field notes
Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.