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There are eleven subspecies that are recognized in this species. One of them, ''daguae'', is considered a distinct species (Dagua Thrush) by some authorities. White-throated Thrush has been lumped with [[White-necked Thrush]] in the past. | There are eleven subspecies that are recognized in this species. One of them, ''daguae'', is considered a distinct species (Dagua Thrush) by some authorities. White-throated Thrush has been lumped with [[White-necked Thrush]] in the past. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Forest and edges | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | This bird is somewhat shy, much more likely to be in the middle of a bush than out in the open. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Turdus+assimilis}} | {{GSearch|Turdus+assimilis}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Turdus | + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Turdus]] |
Revision as of 12:33, 13 February 2008
- Turdus assimilis
Not to be confused with the White-throated Ground Thrush from Asia.
Photo of White-throated Thrush with Clay-colored Thrush by njlarsen
Photo taken: Finca Lerida, Boquete, Panama.
Photo taken: Finca Lerida, Boquete, Panama.
Identification
There is more white on the throat than what can be seen in the upper image, more is visible if the bird stretches its neck just a little.
Distribution
From Mexico to Panama, Colombia and Ecuador.
Taxonomy
There are eleven subspecies that are recognized in this species. One of them, daguae, is considered a distinct species (Dagua Thrush) by some authorities. White-throated Thrush has been lumped with White-necked Thrush in the past.
Habitat
Forest and edges
Behaviour
This bird is somewhat shy, much more likely to be in the middle of a bush than out in the open.
