Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

The most characteristic dawn sound in the Texas brush country-or indeed wherever this bird occurs-is its sharp call, which sounds much like a human whistling to attract attention and which you can clearly hear in the video. The video also shows a good example of the Curve-Billed Thrasher's typical habitat of dense, thorny desert vegetation.

Be sure to click through the link below to the eNature field guide entry to learn more about the distinctive bird.