White-eyed Thrush
NameWhite-eyed Thrush
Common NameWhite-eyed Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus jamaicensis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are a rich rufous-brown, sharply contrasting with striking white irises and a narrow white eye-ring. The upperparts are olive-brown to grayish-brown, while the underparts are paler gray, often with a whitish belly.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, melodious, and fluty series of phrases, often repeated. It also produces sharp 'chuck' or 'chup' alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Jamaica in the Caribbean, where it is found in suitable forest habitats.
Identifying Featureswhite eyes, rufous-brown head, grayish body, fluty song
Description
A medium-sized thrush characterized by its distinctive white eyes and rufous-brown head. It typically forages in the undergrowth and lower canopy of moist montane forests, feeding on insects and fruits. This species is endemic to Jamaica.
