Thrash

Bird Type: Georgian Brown Thrasher
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: Light as a feather!
Hatch date: Sept. 4, 1999 at Zoo Atlanta
Nesting Place: Philips Arena
Years pro: 6
Most frequent penalty: Pecking
Favorite team: Who else? The Thrashers!


Named for the official bird of Georgia, Thrash took the NHL by storm on Oct. 2, 1999 by breaking the record for the longest in-arena aerial flight on the Thrashers' Opening Night! Since hatching at Zoo Atlanta, Thrash has flown all over Atlanta to participate in birthday parties, festivals, hospital visits, charity events and his favorite nesting place - games at Philips Arena!

Thrash is feared by his enemies and loved by Atlanta fans. Watch for Thrash's special entrance prior to Thrashers games at Philips Arena and make some noise, or you could be mistaken for a Panther or a Penguin and become Thrash's next victim!

Thrash is available for special appearances at birthday parties, community events or corporate functions. Special birthday packages for kids are also available. To request an appearance by Thrash, click here (PDF).



The Brown Thrasher
On April 6, 1935, the brown thrasher was first chosen as the Georgia state bird by official proclamation of the Governor. In 1970, at the request of the Garden Clubs of Georgia, it was designated by the Legislature as the official state bird. The brown thrasher is commonly found in the eastern section of the United States, ranging north to Canada and west to the Rockies. The bird migrates to the North in the summer and spends its winters in the Southern states.

Almost a foot in length, the thrasher has a long, curved bill and a very long tail. It has two prominent white wing bars, a rich brown color on its top side, and a creamy white breast heavily streaked with brown.