St. Lucia Thrasher
NameSt. Lucia Thrasher
Common NameSt. Lucia Thrasher
Scientific NameRamphocinclus sanctaeluciae
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThe head, back, wings, and tail are dark sooty black. A prominent, broad white band extends across the breast and flanks, contrasting sharply with the dark upperparts and belly. The bill is long, slender, and black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a varied, melodious song composed of whistles and trills, often delivered from dense cover. It also produces harsh alarm calls when disturbed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, where it is restricted to a few fragmented patches of dry forest, primarily in the eastern and southern parts of the island.
Identifying Featureslong, slender black bill, dark sooty black head and upperparts, broad white breast band, dark sooty black belly, endemic to St. Lucia
Description
The St. Lucia Thrasher is a medium-sized passerine known for its striking black and white plumage. It is a shy and elusive bird, typically found foraging for invertebrates and fruits in the dense undergrowth of dry forests.
