Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Swainson's Thrush
Grive à dos olive
Catharus ustulatus
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Swainson's Thrush
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7" 17.8cm | 12" 30.1cm | 1.1oz 31.2g | Turdidae | Catharus ustulatus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Swainson's Thrush is one of the most common thrushes seen in North America. This bird prefers a habitat in low areas next to streams or wet areas. In autumn, during their fall migration, one will see flocks of these thrushes, among other species of thrushes, feeding on wild grapes. These thrushes spend their winters in South America. It has been seen as a migrant in Cuba.