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ForestCavity nestMedium · 80 g
What the Clay-colored Thrush sounds like
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In general appearance and habits it resembles other Turdus thrushes such as the American robin. It is about the same length or slightly smaller: 23–27 cm (9.1–10.6 in), and weighs 74–76 g (2.6–2.7 oz) on average. The plumage is brownish, somewhat lighter below than above, lightest on the flanks. Birds from humid regions are darker than those from dry regions. The throat is faintly streaked. Immature birds have faint mottling on the back and underparts. Voice: The song, rather low-pitched and with a slow steady tempo, consists of many slurred musical phrases which are often repeated irregularly. The tock flight call is like the American robin's but harsher. T. grayi's dry season mating call is quite region-specific, with noticeable differences in calls just a few hundred miles apart.
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When to see the Clay-colored Thrush
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is March, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Clay-colored Thrush
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About the Clay-colored Thrush
The clay-colored thrush is a common Middle American bird of the thrush family (Turdidae). It is the national bird of Costa Rica, where it is well known as the yigüirro. Other common names include clay-colored robin.
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Easily confused with
Mistle ThrushTurdus viscivorusThe mistle thrush is the largest thrush native to Europe.
RedwingTurdus iliacusThe thrush is 20–24 cm long with a wingspan of 33–34.5 cm and a weight of 50–75 g.
Rufous-bellied ThrushTurdus rufiventrisThis species is named after its distinctive reddish-orange underparts.
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