Pale-vented Thrush
NamePale-vented Thrush
Common NamePale-vented Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus obsoletus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)36
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is largely uniform olive-brown to rufous-brown on the upperparts, head, and breast. The belly is paler, and the undertail-coverts (vent) are distinctly pale, often whitish or buffy-white, contrasting with the darker flanks. The bill is dark, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of varied, fluty, somewhat melancholic phrases, often repeated. Calls include a sharp 'chuck' or 'tchip' and a thin 'seep'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, and into northwestern Colombia.
Identifying Featuresplain brown plumage, pale, whitish vent contrasting with darker underparts, dark bill, ground-foraging behavior
Description
This medium-sized thrush is characterized by its plain brown plumage and a distinctive pale vent. It typically forages on the forest floor, searching for invertebrates and fallen fruits. Its unassuming appearance helps it blend into its humid forest habitat.
