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ForestCup nestMedium · 78 g
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The varied thrush is a fairly large thrush species. It can range from 20 to 26 cm (7.9 to 10.2 in) in length and can span 34 to 42 cm (13 to 17 in) across the wings. Body mass can vary from 65 to 100 g (2.3 to 3.5 oz). Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 11.8 to 13.6 cm (4.6 to 5.4 in), the bill is 1.8 to 2.3 cm (0.71 to 0.91 in) and the tarsus is 2.9 to 3.3 cm (1.1 to 1.3 in). It is similar in size to the widespread American robin, though the varied is on average shorter with a heavier, more robust build. In general, varied thrushes feature intense orange and black feathers.
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When to see the Varied Thrush
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 10 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is January, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Varied Thrush
The map shades 3 countries with regular records, and 2 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Kingdom, Iceland.
About the Varied Thrush
The varied thrush is a member of the thrush family, Turdidae. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Ixoreus.
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Easily confused with
Mountain BluebirdSialia currucoidesThe mountain bluebird is 15.5–18 cm (6.1–7.1 in) in length, weighs 24–37 g (0.85–1.31 oz), and has a wingspan of 11.0-14.2 in (28-36 cm).
Townsend's SolitaireMyadestes townsendiTownsend's solitaire reaches a length of approximately 8–9.5 inches (20–24 centimetres) and wingspan of 14.5 inches (37 cm); it weighs approximately 1.2 oz (34 g).
Rufous-bellied ThrushTurdus rufiventrisThis species is named after its distinctive reddish-orange underparts.
Side by side: Mountain Bluebird vs Varied Thrush · Townsend's Solitaire vs Varied Thrush · Rufous-bellied Thrush vs Varied Thrush
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