From Opus

Turdus assimilis

Not to be confused with the White-throated Ground Thrush from Asia.

Photo of White-throated Thrush with Clay-colored Thrush by njlarsen
Photo taken: Finca Lerida, Boquete, Panama.

Photo by Oregonian
Photo taken: Las Tarrales, Guatemala.

[edit] Identification

There is more white on the throat than what can be seen in the upper image, more is visible if the bird stretches its neck just a little.

[edit] Distribution

From Mexico to Panama, Colombia and Ecuador.

[edit] Taxonomy

There are eleven subspecies that are recognized in this species. One of them, daguae, is considered a distinct species (Dagua Thrush) by some authorities. White-throated Thrush has been lumped with White-necked Thrush in the past.

[edit] Habitat

Forest and edges

[edit] Behaviour

This bird is somewhat shy, much more likely to be in the middle of a bush than out in the open.

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