Rufous-collared Robin
Turdus rufitorques
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTurdidae (Thrushes)
- GenusTurdus (Typical Thrushes)
- SpeciesTurdus rufitorques (Rufous-collared Robin)
About the Rufous-collared Robin
The rufous-collared thrush (Turdus rufitorques) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae, the thrushes and allies. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Some taxonomic systems call it the rufous-collared robin.
The rufous-collared thrush was originally described in 1844 as Turdus (Merula) rufitorques. The rufous-collared thrush is monotypic. Its closest relative appears to be the American robin (T. migratorius); a 2026 genetic study has suggested it may even be genetically embedded within American robin populations.
The rufous-collared thrush is 23 to 25.5 cm (9.1 to 10 in) long; three individuals weighed 70 to 74 g (2.5 to 2.6 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males have a mostly black head with a whitish chin and a throat streaked with black and cinnamon-rufous. They have a wide collar of cinnamon-rufous or chestnut-rufous on the nape and sides of the neck that in front extends to include the breast. Their flanks, belly, and undertail coverts are black. Adult females have a pattern similar to the male's but with lighter and duller colors. Their crown is brownish with darker streaks. The rest of... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-collared Robin in La Tigra National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 2 | La Tigra National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 3 | El Triunfo | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-collared Robin in La Tigra National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-collared Robin sighting in La Tigra National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-collared Robin in La Tigra National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-collared Robin in La Tigra National Park in our monthly data.