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Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush

Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush

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The Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush is a striking thrush found in Central America, characterized by its contrasting black head and throat with a warm rufous-brown body.
Where to spot
Humid montane evergreen forests, often in dense undergrowth, from Mexico to Honduras.
How to spot
Look in dense understory of humid forests. Its shy nature means quiet observation is key. Listen for its distinctive, often complex, song to locate it.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during early morning and late afternoon. More vocal during the breeding season.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Catharus mexicanus 1902.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species' bold plumage pattern, particularly its dark head against a colorful body, makes it quite distinctive among the nightingale-thrushes.
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