La Selle Thrush
Turdus swalesi
VulnerableAves · Passeriformes · Turdidae
About
The La Selle thrush is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Turdidae, the thrushes and allies. It is endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola that is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Fun Fact
The La Selle thrush was originally described by Alexander Wetmore in 1927 as Haplocichla swalesi.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in southeastern Haiti's Chaîne de la Selle and east into the Baoruco Mountain Range in southwestern Dominican Republic.
Diet
Feeds on fruit, insects, and other invertebrates like earthworms.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change