About the Gray-cheeked Thrush
The gray-cheeked thrush is a medium-sized thrush. This species is 15–17 cm (5.9–6.7 in) in length, and has the white-dark-white underwing pattern characteristic of Catharus thrushes. It is a member of a close-knit group of migrant species together with the veery and Bicknell's thrush; it forms a cryptic species pair with the latter. The gray-cheeked thrush is all but indistinguishable from Bicknell's thrush except by its slightly larger size and different song. The two were formerly considered conspecific. Of all the American spotted thrushes, the gray-cheeked has the most northern breeding range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Catharus minimus |
| Species Codes | gycthr, GCTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-cheeked Thrush belong to?
The Gray-cheeked Thrush (Catharus minimus) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-cheeked Thrush?
The gray-cheeked thrush is a medium-sized thrush. This species is 15–17 cm (5.9–6.7 in) in length, and has the white-dark-white underwing pattern characteristic of Catharus thrushes. It is a member of a close-knit group of migrant species together with the veery and Bicknell's thrush; it forms a cry...
Where can I report a Gray-cheeked Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-cheeked Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gycthr, or on iNaturalist.