Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

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John James Audubon, Birds of America (1827-1838). Public domain.

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About the Wood Thrush

The wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) is a North American passerine bird in the family Turdidae and is the only species placed in the genus Hylocichla. It is closely related to other thrushes such as the American robin and is widely distributed across North America, wintering in Central America and southern Mexico. The wood thrush is the official bird of the District of Columbia. The wood thrush is a medium-sized thrush, with brown upper parts with mottled brown and white underparts. The male and female are similar in appearance. The song of the male is often cited as being the most beautiful in North America. The wood thrush is an omnivore, and feeds preferentially on soil invertebrates and larvae, but will also eat fruits.

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Classification

Scientific name: Hylocichla mustelina
Family: Thrushes and Allies
Order: Passeriformes

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