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Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus)

Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus)
Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus)

About Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Perching Birds
  • Family: Thrushes and Allies

Swainson's thrush, 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.

Source: Wikipedia

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