About the Swainson's Thrush
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Catharus ustulatus |
| Species Codes | swathr, SWTH, RBTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swainson's Thrush belong to?
The Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Swainson's Thrush?
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 Swain...
Where can I report a Swainson's Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Swainson's Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swathr, or on iNaturalist.
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