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