







About the Rufous-tailed Palm Thrush
The rufous-tailed palm thrush is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
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Its length is 17–18 cm (6.7–7.1 in), and its weight is 22–37 g (0.78–1.31 oz). The sexes are alike. The head and nape are bright rufous-brown. The back, scapulars and the median and greater coverts are also rufous-brown but are slightly paler. The flight feathers are dark brown, with rufous or rufous-brown edges, and the underwing coverts are pale buffish-brown. The rump and tail are rufous-brown or chestnut. The face and neck-sides are mostly pale grey, with the lores being darker. The chin, throat and upper breast are yellowish buff.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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