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Even after leaving the nest, young Brown Thrashers (Toxostoma rufum) like the one pictured here, rely on their parents f
Georgia Wildlife FederationJune 4, 2026

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Even after leaving the nest, young Brown Thrashers (Toxostoma rufum) like the one pictured here, rely on their parents for food while they learn to forage on their own.

The thrasher was officially recognized as Georgia's State Bird in 1970. Thank you to GWF's Hank Ohme for another great photo!
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