Brown Thrasher

About This Species

Long-tailed and richly colored, the Brown Thrasher is a powerful singer often heard before it's seen, usually deep in shrubs and thickets.

Fun Facts

• Song master: Can sing over 1,000 song variations.
• Bold eyes: Its bright yellow eyes are unmistakable.
• Ground hunter: Flips leaves aside to uncover insects.
• Protective parent: Aggressively defends nests from intruders.