Hauxwell's Thrush
NameHauxwell's Thrush
Common NameHauxwell's Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus hauxwelli
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)34
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)68
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly warm brown, contrasting with a paler, buffy-brown throat and breast that fades to whitish on the belly. It has a dark bill, dark legs, and a subtle reddish-brown eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of clear, fluty, and somewhat melancholic phrases, often repeated. Calls include a sharp 'chuck' or 'tchip'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, specifically in eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesPlain brown upperparts, Paler buffy-brown underparts, Dark bill and legs, Subtle reddish-brown eye-ring, Typical thrush shape
Description
Hauxwell's Thrush is a medium-sized thrush characterized by its plain brown plumage, slightly paler on the underparts. It typically forages in the undergrowth of humid lowland forests, often alone or in pairs.
