Creamy-bellied Thrush
NameCreamy-bellied Thrush
Common NameCreamy-bellied Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus amaurochalinus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly olive-brown to grayish-brown. The underparts are creamy-white, particularly on the belly, contrasting with a grayish-brown breast and flanks. The throat is whitish with fine dark streaking, and it has a yellowish bill and pale legs.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a varied and melodious series of fluty phrases, typical of many thrushes. It also produces various chattering alarm calls and soft contact notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. It is a partial migrant in some areas of its range.
Identifying Featurescreamy-white belly, plain olive-brown upperparts, yellowish bill, streaked throat
Description
The Creamy-bellied Thrush is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its drab olive-brown upperparts and a distinctive creamy-white belly. It is often seen foraging on the ground in open woodlands, gardens, and parks, feeding on insects and fruits.
