Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Catharus mexicanus |
| Codes | bhnthr1, BHNT |
Identification
The Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus mexicanus) is a member of the Thrushes and Allies family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Catharus mexicanus
Family: Thrushes and Allies
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: bhnthr1