White-necked Thrush
NameWhite-necked Thrush
Common NameWhite-necked Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus albicollis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark brown to blackish head, a prominent white throat bordered by a dark malar stripe, and a yellow bill with a dark tip. The upperparts are olive-brown, while the flanks and belly are rufous-orange, fading to white on the lower belly and undertail coverts. They have a distinct yellow eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, fluty, and somewhat melancholic phrases, often repeated. Calls include a sharp 'tchip' or 'chuck' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across much of South America, from northern Colombia and Venezuela, through Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina. Also found on Trinidad and Tobago.
Identifying FeaturesDark head, White throat with dark malar stripe, Yellow bill, Yellow eye-ring, Rufous-orange flanks
Description
The White-necked Thrush is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its dark head, contrasting white throat, and brownish body. It typically forages on the ground in forested areas, consuming a diet of insects and fruits.
