A photo of a Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius), male
Varied Thrush, Male

Varied Thrush

Ixoreus naevius

The varied thrush (Ixoreus naevius) is a member of the thrush family, Turdidae. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Ixoreus. The varied thrush is a fairly large thrush species. It is similar in size to the widespread American robin, though the varied is on average shorter with a heavier, more robust build. In general, varied thrushes feature intense orange and black feathers. Adult males exhibit medium orange with a curved gray pattern at the breasts and throats, with grayish-blue tail ends, scruffs, and crowns. They also possess a tufted supraloral stripe and streaks of dark colors on its flight feathers. Its bill is also achromatic, but tan near the bottom of the lower jaw. Its legs are often tawny or dark brown. Females' markings are not as well-defined, with olive-browns and grays, brown hind feathers, and indiscernible gray-brown plumage near the breasts. Young varied thrushes are generally brown, though their stomach feathers are white, and initially harbor two orange stripes at the covert feathers. Eggs are generally 3-4 per nest, but sometimes 2–5. Pale blue, lightly dotted with brown. Incubation is by female, probably about 2 weeks. Young: Both parents feed nestlings. Development of young and age at which they leave the nest are not well known. Probably 2 broods per year.
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A photo of a Varied Thrush photographed in  United States
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Todd Chiles
Saturday 25 Mar 2023 - 8:04pm
United States
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Chloe Naese
Saturday 18 Mar 2023 - 11:43pm
Canada
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Michael Thompson
Wednesday 01 Mar 2023 - 5:18pm
United States
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Marynne Strobel
Saturday 25 Feb 2023 - 6:12pm
United States
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