Yellow-legged Thrush
NameYellow-legged Thrush
Common NameYellow-legged Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus flavipes
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely glossy black. They possess a striking bright yellow bill, a distinct bright yellow eye-ring, and bright yellow legs and feet. Females are similar but duller black, sometimes with a brownish tinge, and may have a duller bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, fluty, and somewhat melancholic whistles, often delivered with pauses between phrases. Alarm calls are typically sharp 'chuck' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in disjunct populations across parts of South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana, as well as on the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely glossy black plumage (males), Bright yellow bill, Bright yellow eye-ring, Bright yellow legs and feet, Thrush-like shape
Description
This medium-sized thrush is characterized by its entirely glossy black plumage, contrasting sharply with its bright yellow bill, eye-ring, and legs. It typically forages in the understory of humid forests, feeding on a diet of fruits and invertebrates.
