Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush
NameBlack-billed Nightingale-Thrush
Common NameBlack-billed Nightingale-Thrush
Scientific NameCatharus gracilirostris
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark gray to blackish cap and face, contrasting with an olive-brown back and wings. The underparts are gray, often with rufous-brown flanks. The bill is entirely black.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its beautiful, complex, flute-like song, often delivered from dense cover. Also produces various soft chirps and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of Central America, from southern Mexico through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and western Panama.
Identifying Featuresdark black bill, dark gray cap, olive-brown back, gray underparts, rufous flanks
Description
A small, rather plain thrush characterized by its dark bill and dark gray head. It inhabits dense undergrowth in montane forests, foraging for insects and fruits.
