Western Red-legged Thrush
NameWestern Red-legged Thrush
Common NameWestern Red-legged Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus plumbeus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)36
Length (cm)27.5
Weight (g)81
Plumage DetailsPredominantly slate-gray on the upperparts, head, and flanks, with a paler gray belly. Features a distinct black throat patch and a bright orange-red eye-ring. The flight feathers and tail are a darker gray.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a melodious, fluty song with repeated phrases, often given from a prominent perch. It also produces sharp alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Caribbean islands, including Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. The 'Western' subspecies (*T. p. plumbeus*) is specifically found in Cuba and the Isle of Youth.
Identifying Featuresslate-gray plumage, black throat patch, bright orange-red legs, bright orange-red bill, red eye-ring
Description
This medium-sized thrush is characterized by its slate-gray plumage, a prominent black throat patch, and striking orange-red legs and bill. It typically forages on the ground for invertebrates and fruits in its Caribbean habitats.
