This thrasher is a highly terrestrial bird, and is only seen flying when nest building or feeding its young.
It runs at a surprisingly fast pace, even at speeds to outpace a trotting horse.
When it does run, its tail is generally held upward, exposing its buffy crissum.
LeConte's thrasher is a ground forager, and will dig small pits in leaf litter or soil to find its prey.
It is a monogamous species, and generally seen in pairs, and juveniles may form small parties from two to eight birds.
This thrasher is a highly terrestrial bird, and is only seen flying when nest building or feeding its young. It runs at a surprisingly fast pace, even at speeds to outpace a trotting horse. When it does run, its tail is generally held upward, exposing its buffy crissum. LeConte's thrasher is a ground forager, and will dig small pits in leaf litter or soil to find its prey. It is a monogamous species, and generally seen in pairs, and juveniles may form small parties from two to eight birds.
LeConte's thrasher