Swainson's Thrush, Olive-backed thrush Catharus ustulatus
A small bird, active on the ground, that feeds on insects, other invertebrates and fruits. Swainson's Thrush undertakes a long migration journey as it travels every year until Bolivia and Argentina, South America.
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Taxonomy
Aves > Passeriformes > Turdidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Zwergdrossel |
| English | Swainson's Thrush, Olive-backed thrush |
| French | Grive à dos olive |
| Spanish | Zorzalito de Swainson |
How to Identify
A bit larger than the small birds, about the size of a Red-winged Blackbird. I look at the colour of the tail to distinguish this bird from a close relative the Hermit Thrush. The Swainson's Thrush's olive color of the back is uniform and extends to the tail wings.
Where When to Spot
I saw this bird during spring migration in Tadoussac, May 2018, in large numbers feeding within bushes and trees along the coast.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvédère Outremont | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tadoussac | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of times a species has been observed, identified, and recorded. A species is reported only once per visit to a park.
Photos of Swainson's Thrush
