White-throated Thrush
NameWhite-throated Thrush
Common NameWhite-throated Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus assimilis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown to dark brown, with a darker brown head. It has a prominent white throat bordered by distinct dark malar stripes, a pale brown breast, and whitish belly often with faint streaking. The bill and eye-ring are yellow to orange-yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, clear, and fluty series of varied phrases. Calls include sharp 'chuck' or 'tseep' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, from eastern Mexico south through Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, extending into northwestern South America (Colombia, Ecuador).
Identifying Featureswhite throat with dark malar stripes, yellow eye-ring, yellowish bill, olive-brown upperparts
Description
A medium-sized thrush characterized by its olive-brown upperparts and a striking white throat bordered by dark malar stripes. It inhabits humid forests and woodlands, foraging for invertebrates and fruits.
