Yellow-throated nightingale-thrush
The yellow-throated nightingale-thrush or Gould's nightingale-thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae native to Central America. It was first described in 1855 by the English ornithologist John Gould.
Taxonomy and systematics
In 1878, the Sclater's nightingale-thrush was categorized as a subspecies of Catharus dryas based on the similar plumage. In 2017, a study showed that Catharus maculatus was not a subspecies of Catharus dryas, but a separate species of Spotted nightingale-thrush. The publication cited DNA sequencing, vocal data, and modeling of ecological niches as evidence that the two organisms were, in fact, different species.
Subspecies
Three subspecies are recognised:C. d. harrisoni - Phillips, AR & Rook, 1965: Found in Oaxaca C. d. ovandensis - Brodkorb, 1938: Found in Chiapas C. d. dryas - : Found in western Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras
It is found from southern Mexico to Honduras. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and inland wetlands.
It has a lifespan of around 4.2 years, and is not considered a migratory species.