Family Turdidae

Thrushes

12 species from the family Turdidae.

Typical settings for this family#

Shutter (still)1/800 s
Shutter (action)1/2500–1/3200 s
Aperturef/5.6–f/7.1
Size16–28 cm

12 species#

American Robin American RobinTurdus migratorius Eastern Bluebird Eastern BluebirdSialia sialis Western Bluebird Western BluebirdSialia mexicana Hermit Thrush Hermit ThrushCatharus guttatus Swainson's Thrush Swainson's ThrushCatharus ustulatus Clay-colored Thrush Clay-colored ThrushTurdus grayi Mountain BluebirdSialia currucoides Wood Thrush Wood ThrushHylocichla mustelina Varied Thrush Varied ThrushIxoreus naevius Rufous-backed Robin Rufous-backed RobinTurdus rufopalliatus Veery VeeryCatharus fuscescens Townsend's SolitaireMyadestes townsendi

Field-craft#

  • Lawns after rain are reliable for robins.
  • Bluebirds use nest boxes — keep a respectful distance during nesting.
  • Bird-eye AF with continuous focus (AF-C/AI Servo); fill at least a third of the frame.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources

Last posts

  1. Are Close-up Diopter Sets Good for Beginners
  2. Best Color Calibration Targets for Matching Skin Tones
  3. Easy White Balance Caps and Filters for Accurate Color
  4. Are Cheap Manual Extension Tubes Worth Buying for Macro
  5. Is a Grey Card Worth Buying for White Balance
  6. What Is a Colour Checker Card and Who Needs It
  7. Studio Size for Full-Length Portraits: Minimum Dimensions
  8. Do Extension Tubes Affect Autofocus and Image Quality
  9. Do You Need a Macro Focusing Rail for Focus Stacking
  10. Best Flash Meters for Studio Portrait Photographers