It resembles an American Robin but lacks a white eye-ring, and has rufous on the back and wings. It often hides in woods and dense thickets.
The sexes are similar. It resembles an American Robin but has no white around the eye, usually a stronger throat pattern, a brighter yellow bill, and a rufous wash across the back and wings.
It often hides in woods and dense thickets, which can make it elusive.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.