Pale-eyed Thrush
NamePale-eyed Thrush
Common NamePale-eyed Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus leucops
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)36
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsAdults are largely dark sooty-brown to blackish, with a prominent pale (whitish to yellowish) eye. The bill is bright orange, and the legs and feet are also orange. Juveniles are similar but may have some pale streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a varied series of clear, fluty whistles and phrases, often interspersed with harsher notes. Alarm calls are typically sharp 'chuck' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia.
Identifying Featurespale eye, bright orange bill, dark sooty-brown plumage, orange legs
Description
The Pale-eyed Thrush is a medium-sized, dark-plumaged bird with a striking pale eye and a bright orange bill. It typically forages in the understory of humid montane forests, often seen alone or in pairs.
