Grey-cheeked thrush, Utria National Park, Colombia

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Thibaud Aronson

Lion

Say, Ferdy, how sure are you that this is a Grey-cheeked? I struggle with Catharus thrushes most of the time, but I'm seeing a big buffy eye ring on your bird, which is generally more indicative of Swainson's? Posted 7 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Now that you comment, I'm not sure at all :) I based this identification on our guide's assessment, but given that it is far away and showing it on a tiny camera LCD, it's easy to mistake it. I compared online images and my book, and I believe you are absolutely right. Thanks for being sharp! Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    Haha well I've been seeing a bunch of them in the past few weeks, so I'm more aware of them ;) Posted 7 years ago

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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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Ferdy Christant