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Sage Thrasher
Birds

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

Authorship: (Townsend)

Records

It was observed 23 September 2011 at Pirtle Tank by G.H. Wiseman (UTEP).

Taxonomic Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPASSERIFORMES
FamilyMIMIDAE (Thrasher and Mockingbird Family)
GenusOreoscoptes
Speciesmontanus

Recent Observations

Sourced from iNaturalist

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ronmartinFeb 4, 2009Travis County, TX, USA
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barnaclAug 31, 2024Mono Lake, California 93541, USA
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barnaclAug 29, 2024Mono Lake, California 93541, USA
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luisalzaMay 1, 2021Casper, WY, US
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ry_bruAug 28, 2026Dallam County, TX, USA
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sdegerOct 19, 2026Baylor Peak Rd, Las Cruces, NM, US
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kbwistyMay 15, 2026Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 36391 Sodhouse Ln, Princeton, OR 97721, USA
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Sage Thrasher
kbwistyMay 15, 2026Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 36391 Sodhouse Ln, Princeton, OR 97721, USA
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jackrisilasOct 18, 2026Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Tiburon, CA, US
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pecosvalleydiamondSep 15, 2026New Mexico, US

Conservation assessments from the following sources:

  • NatureServe Explorer
  • IUCN Red List
  • Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
Conservation status by source
IUCN Red List
LCLeast Concern
NatureServe Global (opens in new tab)
G4Apparently Secure
NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab)
S3NVulnerable
Texas SGCNNot assessed

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