Plumbeous-backed Thrush
NamePlumbeous-backed Thrush
Common NamePlumbeous-backed Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus reevei
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsHead and upperparts are a striking plumbeous (blue-gray) color. The throat is white, often streaked with gray, and the breast and belly are whitish to pale buff. It has a bright yellow-orange bill and yellow legs, with a distinct white crescent below the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a varied series of melodious, fluty phrases, sometimes interspersed with harsher notes. Alarm calls are typically sharp 'chuck' or 'tseep' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena region of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesPlumbeous (blue-gray) upperparts, White throat and underparts, Bright yellow-orange bill, Yellow legs, White crescent below the eye
Description
This medium-sized thrush has a distinctive blue-gray back and head, contrasting with a white throat and underparts. It typically forages on the ground for insects and fruits in humid montane forests.
