La Selle thrush


The La Selle thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae native to Hispaniola. A skulker of broadleaf and pine forests around 1300m, it is limited to a small and declining population in inland Dominican Republic, as well as a relict population in Haiti. 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.

Distribution

Turdus swalesi is found only on Hispaniola in the Caribbean. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane habitats.
The La Selle thrush is threatened by habitat loss.