Rufous-brown Solitaire
NameRufous-brown Solitaire
Common NameRufous-brown Solitaire
Scientific NameMyadestes obscurus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)17.75
Weight (g)30.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly rufous-brown on the head, back, wings, and upper breast, transitioning to a paler grayish-brown on the belly and undertail coverts. It has a dark bill, dark legs, and a subtle pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its beautiful, complex, and flute-like song, which consists of clear, whistled phrases. It also produces soft 'chuck' or 'tseep' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hawaiʻi in the Hawaiian archipelago.
Identifying Featuresrufous-brown upperparts, paler grayish underparts, dark bill and legs, subtle pale eye-ring, flute-like song, endemic to Hawaiʻi island
Description
This medium-sized thrush is characterized by its rufous-brown upperparts and paler grayish underparts. It is a shy bird, often found foraging quietly in the understory of montane forests, primarily feeding on fruits and insects.
