Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 21,980
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Swainson's thrush”.