Kingdom Animalia Genus Toxostoma Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Mimidae Scientific name Toxostoma ocellatum Higher classification Toxostoma Order Passerine | |
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Similar Bird, Toxostoma, Cozumel thrasher, Gray thrasher, Mimid | ||
The ocellated thrasher (Toxostoma ocellatum) is a species of bird in the Mimidae family. It is endemic to the highlands of south-central Mexico. Its natural habitats are dry scrubland and open oak and pine woodland between 1500 and 3000 m above sea-level.
It is about 30 cm long. Its upperparts are brown while the underparts are white with round black spots. The outer tail-feathers have narrow white tips. It has a long musical song with phrases of two or three notes.
Like other thrashers, this bird searches for food on the ground, using its long bill to "thrash" through dead leaves or dirt, seeking insects.
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