Myadestes is a genus of medium-sized, mostly insectivorous birds, family Turdidae, commonly called solitaires, comprising 13 species found across the Americas and Hawaii, with several island species now extinct. The genus name combines Ancient Greek terms for fly and eater, reflecting its members diet, and was established in 1838 by ornithologist William Swainson, who designated the rufous-throated solitaire as the type species.
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They are found in the Americas
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Source Wikipedia: MyadestesArticle text (intro)Quote, Article text (intro)
They are found in the Americas
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Myadestes is a genus of solitaires, medium-sized mostly insectivorous birds in the thrush family, Turdidae.
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"speciesExtantCount": 11
Wikidata: Myadestes
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