Hauxwell's Thrush
Turdus hauxwelli
The Hauxwell's Thrush (Turdus hauxwelli) is a rare thrush found in 5 countries, weighing about 69 g. Hauxwell's thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
About the Hauxwell's Thrush
Hauxwell's thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Venezuela.
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How to identify it
Hauxwell's thrush is 20 to 23 cm (7.9 to 9.1 in) long and weighs about 69 g (2.4 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a rufous-brown head with a dark-streaked whitish throat. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are rich rufous-brown with their rump being somewhat more rufous. Their breast is medium brown, their belly whitish, and their vent area whitish with brown feather tips. They have a dark iris, a brownish gray bill, and brownish gray legs and feet. Voice: The song of Hauxwell's thrush is described as "a leisurely series of simple but melodic phrases that can continue for protracted periods". It sometimes mimics the songs of other species. Its calls include "an ascending drreee? and a querulous upslurred kweeeow?".
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Hauxwell's Thrush?
- Hauxwell's thrush is 20 to 23 cm (7.9 to 9.1 in) long and weighs about 69 g (2.4 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Hauxwell's Thrush?
- The Hauxwell's Thrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 69 g.
- Where can you see a Hauxwell's Thrush?
- The Hauxwell's Thrush occurs in 5 countries, including Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia.
- What birds look similar to a Hauxwell's Thrush?
- The Hauxwell's Thrush is most easily confused with the Pale-eyed Thrush, the Tickell's Thrush and the Black-hooded Thrush.
- Is the Hauxwell's Thrush endangered?
- The Hauxwell's Thrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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