Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Zoothera heinei |
| Codes | rutthr1, RTTH |
Identification
The Russet-tailed Thrush (Zoothera heinei) 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: Zoothera heinei
Family: Thrushes and Allies
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: rutthr1