Sooty Thrush
NameSooty Thrush
Common NameSooty Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus nigrescens
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)100
Plumage DetailsAdults are uniformly dark sooty-brown to blackish-brown. They possess a striking bright orange bill, bright yellow legs, and a distinct yellow eye-ring. Females are slightly paler than males.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, fluty series of whistled phrases, often varied. Calls include a sharp 'tseep' or 'chuck' and a chattering alarm call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely dark sooty-brown plumage, Bright orange bill, Bright yellow legs, Prominent yellow eye-ring, High-altitude mountain habitat
Description
This medium-sized thrush is characterized by its entirely dark sooty-brown plumage, contrasting with a bright orange bill and vivid yellow legs and eye-ring. It forages on the ground or in low vegetation for invertebrates and fruits in high-altitude mountain forests.
