The Sage Thrasher 
SAGE THRASHER 
Nesting. — Nest: A substantial structure of thorny twigs (Sarcobatus preferred), 
sometimes slightly domed, with a heavy inner cup of fine bark-strips (sage); placed 
without attempt at concealment in sage-bush or greasewood. Eggs: 4 or 5; rich dark 
bluish green (niagara green), heavily spotted or blotched with chocolate and “egg- 
gray”—among the handsomest. Av. size 24.9 x 18 (.98 x .71). Season: May 1— 
June 15; one or two broods. 
General Range. —Western United States and southern British Columbia. 
Breeds in the artemisia of Upper Sonoran and Lower Transition from south-central 
British Columbia south to east-central California and east to central Montana, western 
Nebraska, and northern New Mexico. Winters from southern California and central 
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