Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Turdus Higher classification True thrush | Phylum Chordata Family Turdidae Scientific name Turdus assimilis Rank Species | |
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Similar Bird, Thrush, True thrush, Rufous‑collared thrush, Sooty thrush | ||
White throated thrush estero llano grande state park
The white-throated thrush (Turdus assimilis) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Central America. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is common in its range and an extremely rare vagrant into Texas; 2 sightings have been recorded (in 1990 and 1998).
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- White throated thrush estero llano grande state park
- White throated thrush weslaco texas
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There are 11 subspecies, some of which are treated as separate species by some authorities.
This species has been referred to in some literature as "white-throated robin." However, that name is now more usually applied to the European species Irania gutturalis.
White throated thrush weslaco texas
Description
The white-throated thrush measures about 23 cm (9.1 in). It features a distinctive black and white streaked throat bounded by a solid white crescent. Breast is light gray to gray-brown, back is dark gray to gray-brown. It also has bold yellow eyerings, bill and feet. Some birds in eastern Panama have dark bills and ruddier upperparts.
