About the Western Red-legged Thrush
The Western red-legged thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. Native to the Caribbean, it is found in the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and Cuba. It formerly occurred on the Swan Islands, Honduras, but was extirpated there.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
ID tip
The western red-legged thrush is mainly slaty above with an either pale or rufous belly depending on the subspecies and a variably white and black throat. The legs, bill and eye ring are bright orange-red. There is notable variation in plumage between the subspecies.
Text from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the Western Red-legged Thrush lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Martinique.
When to see the Western Red-legged Thrush
Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Karoo ThrushTurdus smithiThis medium-sized bird has a length of about 24 cm.
Kurrichane ThrushTurdus libonyanaThe Kurrichane thrush is 21 to 23 cm (8.3–9.1 in) long and weighs around 46–82 g (1.6–2.9 oz).
Rufous-backed ThrushTurdus rufopalliatusThe rufous-backed thrush is similar in size and shape to the American robin (T. migratorius).
Learn the Western Red-legged Thrush in BeakBrain
Photo and call practice, free in any browser.
Play BeakBrainEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.