La Selle Thrush

Turdus swalesi

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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