Blacksmith Thrush
NameBlacksmith Thrush
Common NameBlacksmith Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus ignobilis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)30.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThe head and upper breast are dark grey to blackish, with a pale, often streaked throat. The back and wings are grey, while the belly is whitish, sometimes with a buffy wash on the flanks. The bill is bright yellow-orange, and the legs are yellowish-orange.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a varied and melodious, fluty song, often with repeated phrases. It also produces various chirps and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and parts of Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey to blackish head and upper breast, Pale, streaked throat, Grey back and wings, Whitish belly, Bright yellow-orange bill and legs
Description
The Blacksmith Thrush is a medium-sized thrush characterized by its dark head and upper breast contrasting with a pale throat and whitish belly. It typically forages on the ground for invertebrates and fruits, often found in forest edges and cultivated areas.
