La Selle thrush
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Turdidae |
| Genus: | Turdus |
| Species: | T. swalesi
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| Turdus swalesi (Wetmore, 1927)
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The La Selle thrush (Turdus swalesi) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (split between the Dominican Republic and Haiti). A skulker of broadleaf and pine forests around 1300m, it is limited to a small and declining population in the inland Dominican Republic, as well as a relict population in Haiti.
Etymology[]
Its name is derived from Pic la Selle, Haiti's highest point.
Distribution[]
Turdus swalesi is found only on Hispaniola. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane habitats.
Conservation[]
The La Selle thrush is threatened by habitat loss.
Behavior & call[]
Despite usually shy behavior, it often boldly approaches roads and other human artifacts. It only usually sings at dusk and dawn, when it is most active.
References[]
- ^ BirdLife International (2018). "Turdus swalesi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22708955A131108607. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22708955A131108607.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
External links[]
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- IUCN Red List vulnerable species
- Endemic birds of the Caribbean
- Turdus
- Birds of the Dominican Republic
- Birds of Haiti
- Endemic birds of Hispaniola
- Birds described in 1927
- Taxa named by Alexander Wetmore
- Turdidae stubs