Toxostoma (Noun)
Meaning
Thrashers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The thrasher species in the genus Toxostoma have been found to exhibit distinct song patterns that set them apart from other birds.
- In the desert habitats of the southwestern United States, the cactus thrasher of the genus Toxostoma can often be heard singing from atop a cactus.
- Several species within the Toxostoma genus are found throughout North America, often living in close proximity to one another.
- During mating season, male Toxostoma species compete fiercely with one another through vocal displays.
- As ground-dwelling birds, members of the Toxostoma genus rely on camouflage to avoid predators while they forage for insects.