Swainson's Thrush

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Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush, a reference photo
Photo: Matt Reinbold from Bismarck, ND, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus), also called olive-backed thrush, russet-backed thrush, and salmonberry bird is a medium-sized thrush. It is a member of genus Catharus and is typical of it in terms of its subdued coloration and beautiful, ascending flute-like voice. Swainson's thrush was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Swainson's Thrush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Turdidae
Species
Catharus ustulatus

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