Mountain Thrush
NameMountain Thrush
Common NameMountain Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus plebejus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown to dark brown plumage, slightly paler on the belly. The head is often a darker brown, and the bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of rich, fluty, somewhat melancholy whistles. Calls include a sharp 'tseep' and a chattering alarm call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of Central America, from southern Mexico south through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and western Panama.
Identifying Featuresplain brown plumage, dark bill, dark legs, medium size, montane forest habitat
Description
The Mountain Thrush is a medium-sized, rather plain brown thrush found in humid montane forests. It typically forages on the ground for insects and fruits, often seen singly or in pairs.
