White-throated Thrush (Turdus assimilis)
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White-throated Thrush

Turdus assimilis Cabanis, 1851

22–26 cmLength70 gWeight

The white-throated thrush (Turdus assimilis) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala

White-throated Thrush has been recorded at 191 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 11 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Curi-Cancha Refugio de Vida SilvestreCosta Rica2,314 records
  2. Wilson Botanical GardenCosta Rica2,076 records
  3. Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso MonteverdeCosta Rica1,903 records
More places
  1. Arenal Observatory LodgeCosta Rica1,375 records
  2. Rancho PrimaveraMexico1,275 records
  3. Finca CántarosCosta Rica1,187 records
  4. Jardín Botánico VallartaMexico967 records
  5. RNP Los Tarrales – sendero La RinconadaGuatemala714 records
  6. Reserva Ecológica Sierra de San Juan – La NoriaMexico623 records
  7. Chan Chich LodgeBelize575 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaMexicoGuatemalaPanamaUnited StatesBelizeHondurasEl Salvador

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 white-throated thrush (Turdus assimilis) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Mexico and Central America. It also has strayed to the southwestern United States.

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Questions

How big is the White-throated Thrush?

The White-throated Thrush is about 22–26 cm long and weighs around 70 g.

Where does the White-throated Thrush live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: widespread. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica, Mexico and Guatemala.

When is the best time to see the White-throated Thrush?

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

Is the White-throated Thrush endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-throated Thrush as Least Concern.

What does the White-throated Thrush eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-throated Thrush in?

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

At a glance

Length
22–26 cm
Weight
70 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
117 mm
Tail
93 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
29 mm

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

Range

Middle America: widespread

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Thrushes Turdidae
Genus
Turdus

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White-throated Thrush

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