Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Summary 6
Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus), also called Olive-backed Thrush, is a medium-sized thrush. It is a member of Catharus genus and is typical of it in terms of its subdued coloration and beautiful voice. Swainson's Thrush was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist.
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- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharus_ustulatus
More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | brown, white |
| E -underparts | buff, white |
| F - upperparts | gray, olive |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | spotted |
| J - bill shape | all-purpose |
| K - eye color | brown, hazel |
| L - head pattern | eyering, plain |
| M - crown color | gray, olive |
| N - forehead color | gray, olive |
| O - nape color | gray, olive |
| P - throat color | buff |
| Q - wing shape | pointed |
| R - tail shape | forked |
| S - upper tail | gray, olive |
| T - under tail | white |
| U - leg color | gray, pink |
| A - present | fall, spring |
| D - breeds here | no |
