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Birds of Zihuatanejo

CLASS AVES

Rufous-backed Robin

Turdus rufopalliatus

Animals Kingdom (Animalia)

The Rufous-Backed Robin (Turdus rufopalliatus) is a medium-sized songbird that is found in the mountainous regions of Central America and Mexico. It has a brown body, rufous back, and white throat. Its diet consists of insects, berries, and other fruits. The Rufous-Backed Robin has a very active behavior, often seen hopping around the ground in search of food and perching on branches. It inhabits the edges of forests and woodlands, as well as open grasslands and scrublands.

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