White-throated Thrush
White-throated Thrush
Turdus assimilis
At a Glance
This shy forest thrush lives in tropical mountains as far north as northern Mexico. Exceptionally harsh winter weather may sometimes drive it into the lowlands; a few times during such conditions, single individuals have been found in extreme southern Texas. Formerly called White-throated Robin.
All bird guide text and rangemaps adapted from by Kenn Kaufman漏 1996, used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Category
Perching Birds
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Habitat
Forests and Woodlands
Behavior
Direct Flight
Range & Identification
Description
9 1/2" (24 cm). This rare stray to southern Texas is shaped like an American Robin or Clay-colored Thrush but is darker and duller. Back and head dark olive-brown (almost black on face), underparts mostly dull gray-brown, with a conspicuous white band across the lower throat.
Size
About the size of a Robin
Wing Shape
Pointed
Tail Shape
Rounded, Square-tipped
Songs and Calls
Most common song very similar to that of American Robin.
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