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Swainsons Thrush in Ecuador ready for the dentist ?! Catharus ustulatus,Ecuador,Geotagged,Spring,Swainson's thrush Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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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.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded Dec 15, 2025. Captured Oct 24, 2025 06:11 in J55M+37 Sardinas, Ecuador.
  • OM-1
  • f/4.5
  • 1/320s
  • ISO32000
  • 227mm