Brown thrasher is a songbird found east of the Rocky Mountains in southern Canada and the United States. It is noted for its beautiful song, which resembles that of its relative, the northern mockingbird. But unlike the mockingbird, the brown thrasher sings each phrase of its song twice instead of many times. It often imitates the sounds of other birds, though not as expertly as the mockingbird.
The brown thrasher measures 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 centimeters) long. Its head, back, and long tail are reddish-brown. The bird’s breast is white with brown streaks.
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Most brown thrashers build their nest of twigs, leaves, and other plant materials in bushes, in brush piles, or on the ground. The female generally lays from three to five eggs, which are white or bluish-white and covered with brown spots.
The bird feeds chiefly on the ground. It helps gardeners because it eats many insects that are harmful to plants. It also eats berries, fruits, and grains. The brown thrasher is the state bird of Georgia.
