About the White's Thrush
White's thrush is a member of the thrush family, Turdidae. It was named after the English naturalist Gilbert White. The genus name Zoothera comes from the Ancient Greek zoon, "animal" and theras, "hunter". The specific aurea is from Latin aureus, "golden".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Zoothera aurea |
| Species Codes | scathr2, WHTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White's Thrush belong to?
The White's Thrush (Zoothera aurea) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White's Thrush?
White's thrush is a member of the thrush family, Turdidae. It was named after the English naturalist Gilbert White. The genus name Zoothera comes from the Ancient Greek zoon, \"animal\" and theras, \"hunter\". The specific aurea is from Latin aureus, \"golden\"....
Where can I report a White's Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of White's Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scathr2, or on iNaturalist.
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