The Sage Thrasher is a robin-sized bird with a 12 to 13-inch wingspan.
Their back is a dull gray and the breast and flanks are streaked. The yellow eye is a helpful field mark for identification as is the relatively short beak and two dull wingbars.
These birds will run on the ground as they forage for insects. They favor grasshoppers, beetles and caterpillars. They also eat berries during winter months.
Groups of Sage Thrashers may be seen in the winter as they feed on gooseberries, juniper berries or wild currants.
When you go out birding, it is always a good practice to pull safely off the road and stop your motor. Roll down your windows and sit quietly for five to ten minutes to listen for bird songs or calls.
This story is from the September 2020 edition of The Good Life.
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