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Swainson's Thrush Catharus ustulatus

Overview

Description

Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus), also called olive-backed thrush and russet-backed thrush 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.1

Taxonomy

Passeriformes > Turdidae (Thrushes and Allies) > Thrushes

Sightings

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Places Seen

  • California, United States

Media

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Footnotes

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swainson%27s_thrush