Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus swainsoni

Classification

Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Turdidae

Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus), also called olive-backed thrush, russet-backed thrush, and salmonberry bird is a medium-sized thrush. It is a member of genus Catharus and is typical of it in terms of its subdued coloration and beautiful, ascending flute-like voice. Swainson's thrush was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Peru · 3

Sources and credits

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Swainson's Thrush

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