Scaly-breasted Thrasher
A species of Scaly-breasted Thrasher Scientific name : Allenia fusca Genus : Scaly-breasted Thrasher
Scaly-breasted Thrasher, A species of Scaly-breasted Thrasher
Botanical name: Allenia fusca
Genus: Scaly-breasted Thrasher
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Description
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Description
The scaly-breasted thrasher (Allenia fusca) is a species of bird in the family Mimidae found in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles. It was formerly united with the pearly-eyed thrasher in Margarops but now is again placed in the monotypic genus Allenia. It is found in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, Saba, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It may have disappeared from Barbados, Barbuda and Sint Eustatius. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
23 cm
Feeding Habits
Scaly-breasted Thrasher's diet consists mainly of arthropods, fruits, and berries, showcasing its omnivorous nature. This bird uses specific foraging techniques to locate its prey and is known for a unique preference for certain berries when available.
Habitat
Scaly-breasted Thrasher typically inhabits a variety of environments ranging from dense forests to semi-open woodlands. Although they can occasionally be found around human settlements, they show a preference for more secluded and forested areas, including rainforests. These birds tend to be more forest-restricted compared to some closely related species, often dominating rainforest regions in terms of population density.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Mimids Genus
Scaly-breasted Thrasher Species
Scaly-breasted Thrasher 
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