Bendire's Thrasher Similar Species Comparison
Main SpeciesBendire's Thrasher
Habitat
Found in open grasslands, shrublands, or woodlands with scattered shrubs or trees. Usually not found in areas with dense vegetation.
© Jesse Anderson / Macaulay LibraryNevada, April 02, 2018Adult
Large songbird, but smaller than similar thrashers. Triangular spots mark the breast forming distinct streaks. Bill is shorter and straighter than similar Curve-billed Thrasher.
© Andrew Spencer / Macaulay LibraryArizona, February 15, 2021Adult
Large songbird, but smaller than similar thrashers. Triangular spots mark the breast forming distinct streaks. Bill is shorter and straighter than similar Curve-billed Thrasher.
© Diana Spangler / Macaulay LibraryArizona, December 29, 2020Adult
Like other thrashers has a long tail, but bill is shorter and straighter. Uniformly pale brown overall without obvious wingbars.
© Tony Battiste / Macaulay LibraryArizona, February 11, 2020Habitat
Found in open grasslands, shrublands, or woodlands with scattered shrubs or trees. Usually not found in areas with dense vegetation.
© Jesse Anderson / Macaulay LibraryNevada, April 02, 2018Adult
Large songbird, but smaller than similar thrashers. Triangular spots mark the breast forming distinct streaks. Bill is shorter and straighter than similar Curve-billed Thrasher.
© Andrew Spencer / Macaulay LibraryArizona, February 15, 2021Adult
Large songbird, but smaller than similar thrashers. Triangular spots mark the breast forming distinct streaks. Bill is shorter and straighter than similar Curve-billed Thrasher.
© Diana Spangler / Macaulay LibraryArizona, December 29, 2020Adult
Like other thrashers has a long tail, but bill is shorter and straighter. Uniformly pale brown overall without obvious wingbars.
© Tony Battiste / Macaulay LibraryArizona, February 11, 2020Habitat
Found in open grasslands, shrublands, or woodlands with scattered shrubs or trees. Usually not found in areas with dense vegetation.
© Jesse Anderson / Macaulay LibraryNevada, April 02, 2018Similar SpeciesLeConte's Thrasher
Adult
LeConte's Thrashers are a paler gray overall without spotting on the breast like Bendire's Thrashers.
© Brian Sullivan / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, February 18, 2016Similar SpeciesCrissal Thrasher
Adult
Crissal Thrashers are grayer overall with a black-and-white mustache not seen on Bendire's Thrashers. They do not have a spotted belly like Bendire's.
© Dick Dionne / Macaulay LibraryArizona, January 20, 2010Similar SpeciesSage Thrasher
Adult
Sage Thrashers are smaller with a shorter and straighter bill than Bendire's Thrashers. They also have thin white wingbars, which Bendire's lack and streaking rather than spotting on the breast.
© Brian Sullivan / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, November 01, 2003Similar SpeciesCurve-billed Thrasher
Adult/immature
Curve-billed Thrashers have a longer, more curved, all dark bill and larger and more rounded spots on breast compared to Bendire's, which have a shorter bill and more triangular spots.
© Tom Benson / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, December 05, 2015Similar SpeciesLeConte's Thrasher
Adult
LeConte's Thrashers are a paler gray overall without spotting on the breast like Bendire's Thrashers.
© Brian Sullivan / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, February 18, 2016Similar SpeciesCrissal Thrasher
Adult
Crissal Thrashers are grayer overall with a black-and-white mustache not seen on Bendire's Thrashers. They do not have a spotted belly like Bendire's.
© Dick Dionne / Macaulay LibraryArizona, January 20, 2010Similar SpeciesSage Thrasher
Adult
Sage Thrashers are smaller with a shorter and straighter bill than Bendire's Thrashers. They also have thin white wingbars, which Bendire's lack and streaking rather than spotting on the breast.
© Brian Sullivan / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, November 01, 2003Similar SpeciesCurve-billed Thrasher
Adult/immature
Curve-billed Thrashers have a longer, more curved, all dark bill and larger and more rounded spots on breast compared to Bendire's, which have a shorter bill and more triangular spots.
© Tom Benson / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, December 05, 2015Similar SpeciesLeConte's Thrasher
Adult
LeConte's Thrashers are a paler gray overall without spotting on the breast like Bendire's Thrashers.
© Brian Sullivan / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, February 18, 2016Similar SpeciesCrissal Thrasher
Adult
Crissal Thrashers are grayer overall with a black-and-white mustache not seen on Bendire's Thrashers. They do not have a spotted belly like Bendire's.
© Dick Dionne / Macaulay LibraryArizona, January 20, 2010Compare with Similar Species
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