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Aztec Thrush
Ridgwayia pinicola (Sclater, PL, 1859)
22–24 cmLength88 gWeight
The Aztec thrush (Ridgwayia pinicola) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
Busiest months: January · Most records: Mexico, United States
Where and when it's recorded
Aztec Thrush has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva de La Chara PintaMexico99 records
- Ramsey Canyon PreserveUnited States20 records
- Cabañas y Restaurante Puesta del SolMexico13 records
More places
- Portal – Cave Creek RanchUnited States5 records
- Bentsen-Rio Grande Val. SP WBC (Mission)United States3 records
- Zona Arqueológica Monte AlbánMexico2 records
- Reserva Ecológica Sierra de San Juan – La NoriaMexico2 records
- Parque Ecológico El HayaMexico2 records
- Jardín Botánico VallartaMexico1 record
- PortalUnited States1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Aztec thrush (Ridgwayia pinicola) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found mainly in Mexico, but vagrants are occasionally seen in the United States. Its natural habitat is montane forests.
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Questions
How big is the Aztec Thrush?
The Aztec Thrush is about 22–24 cm long and weighs around 88 g.
Where does the Aztec Thrush live?
Its breeding range: Middle America: western Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico and United States.
When is the best time to see the Aztec Thrush?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Aztec Thrush endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Aztec Thrush as Least Concern.
What does the Aztec Thrush eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Aztec Thrush in?
It belongs to the family Thrushes (Turdidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 22–24 cm
- Weight
- 88 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 130 mm
- Tail
- 90 mm
- Bill
- 24 mm
- Tarsus
- 26 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America: western Mexico
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Thrushes Turdidae
- Genus
- Ridgwayia
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