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Toxostoma curvirostre (Curve-billed Thrasher)

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Wikipedia Abstract

The curve-billed thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre) is a medium-sized mimid that is a member of the genus Toxostoma, native to the southwestern United States and much of Mexico. Referred to as the default desert bird, it is a non-migratory species. Several subspecies have been classified since 1827, though there is no consensus on the number. Allopatric speciation is believed to have played a major role in the variations of the curve-billed. It shares striking similarities in appearance with another Toxostoma member, Bendire's thrasher. Nevertheless, it is recognized for its grey color and sickle-shaped bill. It generally resides in desert regions of the United States and Mexico, but can inhabit areas predominately populated by humans.
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Infraspecies

Toxostoma curvirostre celsum
Toxostoma curvirostre curvirostre
Toxostoma curvirostre insularum
Toxostoma curvirostre maculatum
Toxostoma curvirostre oberholseri
Toxostoma curvirostre occidentale
Toxostoma curvirostre palmeri

EDGE Analysis

Uniqueness Scale: Similiar (0) 
3
 Unique (100)
Uniqueness & Vulnerability Scale: Similiar & Secure (0) 
23
 Unique & Vulnerable (100)
ED Score: 8.32324
EDGE Score: 2.23251
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Attributes

Adult Weight [1]  78 grams
Birth Weight [3]  6 grams
Breeding Habitat [2]  Desert scrub
Wintering Geography [2]  Non-migrartory
Wintering Habitat [2]  Desert scrub
Diet [4]  Carnivore (Invertebrates), Frugivore, Granivore
Diet - Fruit [4]  30 %
Diet - Invertibrates [4]  50 %
Diet - Seeds [4]  20 %
Forages - Ground [4]  100 %
Clutch Size [5]  4
Clutches / Year [3]  2
Fledging [1]  15 days
Global Population (2017 est.) [2]  3,400,000
Incubation [3]  13 days
Mating System [6]  Monogamy
Maximum Longevity [3]  11 years
Female Maturity [3]  1 year
Male Maturity [3]  1 year

Ecoregions

Protected Areas

Biodiversity Hotspots

Name Location Endemic Species Website
Madrean Pine-Oak Woodlands Mexico, United States No
Mesoamerica Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama No

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Citations

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Biodiversity Hotspots provided by Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0