Cuban Solitaire
NameCuban Solitaire
Common NameCuban Solitaire
Scientific NameMyadestes elisabeth
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)31.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brownish-grey, contrasting with paler greyish-white underparts. It has a distinctive pale, broken eye-ring and a small, slender dark bill. The flanks may show a slight rufous wash.
Vocalization / CallProduces a highly distinctive, complex, ethereal, and flute-like song, often described as one of the most beautiful bird songs in the Caribbean.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Cuba, primarily found in the mountainous regions of the island, including the Sierra Maestra and other humid evergreen forests.
Identifying Featurespale eye-ring, slender dark bill, brownish-grey upperparts, pale greyish-white underparts, flute-like song, upright posture
Description
A medium-sized thrush endemic to Cuba, known for its remarkably beautiful and complex flute-like song. It typically forages in the understory of dense montane forests, often perching upright.
