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Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush

Catharus frantzii · Turdidae · Passeriformes

Best monthsFeb–Aprmost records
Records33,030in 3 countries
Most seen inCosta Rica26,002 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush
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About

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush in brief

The ruddy-capped nightingale-thrush (Catharus frantzii) is a bird of the Turdidae family — species of bird.

Across the 3 countries we cover it has 33,030 published records, most of them from Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in February, March and April and fall to their lowest in August and September.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Costa Rica26,002 records · best Mar, Feb
Guatemala6,502 records · best Apr, May
El Salvador526 records · best Jun, May
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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