About the Wood Thrush
The wood thrush is a North American passerine bird in the family Turdidae and is the only species placed in the genus Hylocichla. It is closely related to other thrushes such as the American robin and is widely distributed across North America, wintering in Central America and southern Mexico. The wood thrush is the official bird of the District of Columbia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Hylocichla mustelina |
| Species Codes | woothr, WOTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wood Thrush belong to?
The Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Wood Thrush?
The wood thrush is a North American passerine bird in the family Turdidae and is the only species placed in the genus Hylocichla. It is closely related to other thrushes such as the American robin and is widely distributed across North America, wintering in Central America and southern Mexico. The w...
Where can I report a Wood Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Wood Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code woothr, or on iNaturalist.
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