About the White-chinned Thrush
The white-chinned thrush, known in Jamaica as the hopping dick is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is endemic to Jamaica where it is common and widespread. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus aurantius |
| Species Codes | whcthr1, WCTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-chinned Thrush belong to?
The White-chinned Thrush (Turdus aurantius) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-chinned Thrush?
The white-chinned thrush, known in Jamaica as the hopping dick is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is endemic to Jamaica where it is common and widespread. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily d...
Where can I report a White-chinned Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of White-chinned Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcthr1, or on iNaturalist.
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