Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush
NameOrange-billed Nightingale-Thrush
Common NameOrange-billed Nightingale-Thrush
Scientific NameCatharus aurantiirostris
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a gray head, throat, and breast, transitioning to a whitish belly. The back, wings, and tail are olive-brown. A prominent feature is its bright orange bill and matching orange legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, fluty whistles, often described as musical and complex. It also produces buzzy or churring notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from Mexico south through Central America to northern South America, including Colombia and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresbright orange bill, bright orange legs, gray head and underparts, olive-brown back and wings, thrush shape
Description
This small to medium-sized thrush is characterized by its striking orange bill and legs. It typically forages on the ground in dense undergrowth, often in humid forests, and is known for its melodious song.
