Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

The wood thrush is a North American passerine bird in the family Turdidae and is the only species placed in the genus Hylocichla. It is closely related to other thrushes such as the American robin and is widely distributed across North America, wintering in Central America and southern Mexico. The wood thrush is the official bird of the District of Columbia.

Scientific name

Hylocichla mustelina

Family

Thrushes and Allies

IUCN status

LC