Spectacled Thrush
NameSpectacled Thrush
Common NameSpectacled Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus nudigenis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)68
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown plumage, paler on the belly. The most striking feature is the prominent bare yellow skin around the eye, forming a 'spectacle'. The bill is yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of varied, fluty whistles and trills. Calls include a sharp 'chuck' and a chattering alarm call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, the Guianas, and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesProminent bare yellow eye-ring, Yellow bill, Dull olive-brown plumage, Paler belly
Description
The Spectacled Thrush is a medium-sized thrush with a distinctive bare yellow eye-ring. It forages on the ground for insects and fruits, often found in open woodlands and gardens.
