A photo of a Rufous-backed Thrush (Turdus rufopalliatus)
Rufous-backed Thrush

Rufous-backed Thrush

Turdus rufopalliatus

The rufous-backed thrush (Turdus rufopalliatus) is a songbird of the thrush family. It is endemic to the Pacific slope of Mexico. It is also known as the rufous-backed robin. This species resembles its widespread relative the American robin in general appearance, but is a bit smaller at 21.5–24 cm long, with an average wingspan of 39.4 cm and weight of 74 g. It is named for the adult's rufous or olive-rufous upper back, which contrasts with the grayish head, nape, and rump. The chest and flanks are also rufous. The belly and undertail coverts are white; the throat is white with many black streaks. The bill and eye-ring are yellow. Females are typically somewhat duller-colored than males. Juveniles, like other juvenile Turdus thrushes, are spotted below; they are browner and have pale flecks above. The song is slow and warbling, with repetition of phrases. An example is "weedele loo loo freerlii..." The alarm call is a long, mellow, descending whistle, "cheeoo or teeeuu".Other calls resemble those of the American robin; the flight call is thinner.
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Javier Aguirre Angulo
Friday 28 Oct 2022 - 7:52am
Mexico
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Sunday 18 Sep 2022 - 7:35am
Mexico
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Friday 16 Sep 2022 - 7:40am
Mexico
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Nathan Mansor
Friday 25 Mar 2022 - 7:00am
United States
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