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Crissal thrasher

Toxostoma crissali

USFWS: No status
CDFG: Species of Special Concern

Background

The Crissal thrasher is a ground-dwelling relative of the mockingbird that occurs in the Plan area in desert saltbush scrub and mesquite hummock areas. This species may be difficult to include in the Plan because habitat needs and population numbers for this bird are poorly known. Additional habitat surveys are needed to determine whether other viable populations exist within the Plan area. Additional information on this species and the extent to which conservation goals can be developed in the Plan area is in preparation.