Cocoa Thrush
NameCocoa Thrush
Common NameCocoa Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus fumigatus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)34.5
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsOverall uniform warm brown plumage, slightly paler on the belly. The throat may show faint streaking, and the bill is dark with a yellowish base to the lower mandible. A subtle pale eye-ring is often present.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of rich, fluty, and somewhat melancholy phrases, often repeated. Calls include a sharp 'chuck' or 'tchip' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread in South America, ranging from eastern Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Guianas, south through Brazil to northern Bolivia and Paraguay. Also found on some Caribbean islands.
Identifying FeaturesUniform warm brown plumage, Dark bill with yellowish lower mandible base, Subtle pale eye-ring, Typical thrush shape and posture
Description
The Cocoa Thrush is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its uniform warm brown plumage. It typically forages on the ground or in lower vegetation for fruits and invertebrates, often found in humid forest environments.
