Black-billed Thrush
NameBlack-billed Thrush
Common NameBlack-billed Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus ignobilis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)67.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark olive-brown to grey-brown, with a darker, sometimes sooty, head. Underparts are paler, ranging from whitish to buffy-grey, often with a brownish wash on the flanks and breast. The bill is uniformly black or dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, fluty whistles and chattering calls, forming a rich and melodious song. It also produces various alarm and contact calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, primarily in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and parts of northwestern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely dark bill, Dull brownish-grey upperparts, Palish underparts with brownish wash on flanks, Typical thrush shape and posture
Description
The Black-billed Thrush is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its dull brownish-grey plumage and entirely dark bill. It is often observed foraging on the ground in various forest and urban habitats, feeding on insects and fruits.
