White-throated Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus assimilis Genus : True thrushes
White-throated Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus assimilis
Genus: True thrushes
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Description General Info
Description
The white-throated thrush measures about 23 cm (9.1 in). It features a distinctive black and white streaked throat bounded by a solid white crescent. Breast is light gray to gray-brown, back is dark gray to gray-brown. It also has bold yellow eyerings, bill and feet.
Size
24 cm (9.5 in)
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White-throated Thrush primarily eats insects, earthworms, other invertebrates, and fruits. It forages by sifting through leaf litter and soil. Its diet is supplemented by fruits, displaying a preference for a varied diet that includes both animal and plant matter.
Habitat
White-throated Thrush occupies diverse forested habitats, spanning from sea-level to mountainous terrains typically up to 2000 meters. Its preferred ecosystems include humid and arid deciduous forests, coniferous areas, and mixed oak and pine-oak woodlands. The species adapts to a range of forested environments and can also be found in secondary habitats such as forest edges, brushy areas, and agricultural lands.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Sounds
Call
Recording location: Mexico
Call
Recording location: Mexico
Song
Recording location: Mexico
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
White-throated Thrush