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The clay-colored thrush (Turdus grayi), known locally as the yigüirro, was also once known as the clay-colored robin, but scientists later changed its family from robin to thrush. The species is one of Costa Rica’s most common birds and it is found throughout almost every region.
The clay-colored thrush (Turdus grayi) is a common Middle American bird of the thrush family (Turdidae). It is the national bird of Costa Rica , where it is well known as the yigüirro ( Spanish : [ʝi'ɣwiro] ).
Found in the humid rainforest and feasts on smaller birds, reptiles, and even monkeys. The Clay-Colored Thrush is a very important bird of Costa Rica as it is the Costa Rica National Bird. It is a rather small bird being only 23–27 cm. The toucans of Costa Rica come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
With its unmistakable tune and people-friendly character, the clay-colored thrush is the national bird of Costa Rica. If only we had national amphibian! The melodious thrush, known locally as the Yigüirro, is one of the country's most common birds.
The clay-colored thrush was chosen as the national bird of Costa Rica because of its widespread presence throughout the country and its melodious song that heralds the arrival of the rainy season. Its cultural and ecological significance outweighed its less vibrant appearance.
Why is the Clay-Colored Thrush the national bird of Costa Rica? You might wonder why the unassuming Clay-Colored Thrush, or Yigüirro as it’s known locally, holds the prestigious title of Costa Rica’s national bird.
The clay-colored thrush was designated Costa Rica’s national bird in January 1977. The clay-colored thrush (Turdus grayi), known locally as the yigüirro, was also once known as the clay-colored robin, ...
The national bird of Costa Rica is the clay-colored thrush. In Costa Rica they go by the name “Yigüirro” and they used to be called clay-colored robins. That gives you hint as to what these birds are like, they are very similar to the American robin.
Also locally known as the yiguirro, the clay-colored thrush is the national bird of Costa Rica since January 1977. It was previously named as the clay-colored robin but scientists later modified its family to thrush.
The Yigüirro was declared the national bird on January 3rd, 1977, under the government of Mr. Daniel Oduber Quirós. It was declared as a tribute to his powerful and melodious singing that accompanies the entry of the rainy season for the good of the crops.