Rufous-backed Robin
NameRufous-backed Robin
Common NameRufous-backed Robin
Scientific NameTurdus rufopalliatus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)69
Plumage DetailsThe head is slate gray, with a white throat heavily streaked with black. The back, rump, and flanks are a rich rufous-chestnut, extending to the rufous belly which fades to a paler undertail. Wings and tail are dusky gray. It has a distinctive yellowish-orange bill and dark eyes with a pale orbital ring.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, fluty, and varied series of musical phrases, typical of many thrushes. Calls include sharp 'chuck' notes and various alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western Mexico, its range extends from southern Sonora south through Oaxaca, primarily in lowland and foothill regions.
Identifying FeaturesRufous back and belly, Slate gray head, White throat with black streaks, Yellowish-orange bill, Pale orbital ring around dark eye
Description
This medium-sized thrush is characterized by its striking rufous back and belly, contrasting with a slate gray head. It is often observed foraging on the ground or in the canopy for a varied diet of fruits and invertebrates.
