Rufous-bellied Thrush
NameRufous-bellied Thrush
Common NameRufous-bellied Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus rufiventris
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)35.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)73
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown to greyish-brown, contrasting sharply with a bright rufous-orange belly and flanks. The throat is whitish with fine dark streaks, and it has a pale yellow bill and a prominent yellow eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its melodious and varied song, often described as fluty or warbling, particularly during the breeding season. It also produces various alarm calls and contact notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread in eastern South America, including southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, northern Argentina, and eastern Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresrufous-orange belly, greyish-brown upperparts, streaked white throat, yellow bill, yellow eye-ring
Description
The Rufous-bellied Thrush is a medium-sized songbird known for its distinctive rufous-orange belly. It is a common and adaptable species, often seen foraging on the ground in a variety of habitats across its South American range.
