La Selle thrush
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Turdidae |
| Genus: | Turdus |
| Species: | T. swalesi
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| Binomial name | |
| Turdus swalesi (Wetmore, 1927)
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The La Selle thrush (Turdus swalesi) is a species of
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. Two
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
- . Retrieved 12 November 2021.
External links
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