Rufous-throated Solitaire
NameRufous-throated Solitaire
Common NameRufous-throated Solitaire
Scientific NameMyadestes genibarbis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsAdults have slate-grey plumage over most of the body, contrasting with a prominent rufous throat and upper breast. A distinct white eye-ring encircles a dark eye, and the bill is dark. The undertail coverts are rufous, and the legs are orange-yellow.
Vocalization / CallKnown for one of the most beautiful songs in the Caribbean, a series of clear, flute-like whistles that are often varied and complex. Calls also include soft 'churr' notes and thin 'seep' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico) and some islands in the Lesser Antilles (e.g., Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia).
Identifying FeaturesRufous throat and upper breast, Prominent white eye-ring, Slate-grey plumage, Flute-like song, Slender thrush build
Description
This slender thrush is characterized by its distinctive rufous throat and grey body, often found in the humid montane forests of the Caribbean. It is renowned for its beautiful, clear, flute-like song that echoes through its forest habitat.
