Rufous-backed Thrush (Turdus rufopalliatus)
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Rufous-backed Thrush

Turdus rufopalliatus Lafresnaye, 1840

22–26 cmLength75 gWeight

The rufous-backed thrush (Turdus rufopalliatus) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Mexico, United States

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rufous-backed Thrush has been recorded at 59 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rancho PrimaveraMexico1,913 records
  2. Santa Gertrudis LaneUnited States1,406 records
  3. Bosque de Chapultepec – Segunda SecciónMexico863 records
More places
  1. Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología UNAMMexico781 records
  2. Jardín Botánico VallartaMexico778 records
  3. Rio PitillalMexico711 records
  4. ChacalillaMexico657 records
  5. Desert NWR – Corn CreekUnited States642 records
  6. TecuitataMexico496 records
  7. Universidad Latina de AméricaMexico474 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MexicoUnited States

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 rufous-backed thrush (Turdus rufopalliatus) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is endemic to Mexico but is also a casual visitor to the southwestern United States. It is also known as the rufous-backed robin.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-backed Thrush?

The Rufous-backed Thrush is about 22–26 cm long and weighs around 75 g.

Where does the Rufous-backed Thrush live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico and United States.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-backed Thrush?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Rufous-backed Thrush endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-backed Thrush as Least Concern.

What does the Rufous-backed Thrush eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-backed Thrush in?

It belongs to the family Thrushes (Turdidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
22–26 cm
Weight
75 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
125 mm
Tail
104 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
32 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Thrushes Turdidae
Genus
Turdus

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Rufous-backed Thrush

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