Rosy Thrush-tanager
Rhodinocichla rosea
The Rosy Thrush-tanager (Rhodinocichla rosea) is a rare thrush-tanager found in 5 countries, weighing about 48 g. The rosy thrush-tanager or rose-breasted thrush-tanager is a species of bird in its own family, Rhodinocichlidae.
About the Rosy Thrush-tanager
The rosy thrush-tanager or rose-breasted thrush-tanager is a species of bird in its own family, Rhodinocichlidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The rosy thrush-tanager is 19 to 21.5 cm (7.5 to 8.5 in) long and weighs about 43 to 52 g (1.5 to 1.8 oz). It is a slim bird with a wide rounded tail and a long decurved bill. With these characteristics it resembles a mockingbird or thrasher (Mimidae). The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males of the nominate subspecies R. r. rosea have rosy red lores that become a white supercilium that extends well past the eye. Their crown, face, nape, back, rump, wings, and tail are dark gray to blackish gray. Their throat and central breast and belly are rosy red. Voice: The rosy thrush-tanager's song is "varied loud and rich whistles, transcribed as cho-oh, chowee or wheeo-cheehoh, chweeoo and chee-oo. Pairs sing in duet, trading different phrases in a loud "rollicking" bout. The species' calls include "chowk, "hu-weep", and "queo".
What the Rosy Thrush-tanager sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Rosy Thrush-tanager can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rosy Thrush-tanager?
- The rosy thrush-tanager is 19 to 21.5 cm (7.5 to 8.5 in) long and weighs about 43 to 52 g (1.5 to 1.8 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rosy Thrush-tanager?
- The Rosy Thrush-tanager is a small sized bird weighing about 48 g.
- Where can you see a Rosy Thrush-tanager?
- The Rosy Thrush-tanager occurs in 5 countries, including Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico and Costa Rica.
- What does a Rosy Thrush-tanager sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Rosy Thrush-tanager on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- Is the Rosy Thrush-tanager endangered?
- The Rosy Thrush-tanager is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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