Great Thrush
NameGreat Thrush
Common NameGreat Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus fuscater
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)30.5
Weight (g)155
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark sooty brown to black plumage, often appearing slightly scaly on the breast. It features a bright orange bill, bright orange legs and feet, and a distinct yellow eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rich, fluty, and varied song, often with repeated phrases. It also produces harsh alarm calls when disturbed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela and Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying Featureslarge size, dark sooty plumage, bright orange bill, bright orange legs, yellow eye-ring
Description
The Great Thrush is a large, dark-plumaged songbird characterized by its striking orange bill and legs, and a prominent yellow eye-ring. It is commonly found foraging on the ground in montane habitats across the Andes.
