White-throated Thrush

24 cm (9.5 in)

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.

White-throated Thrush inhabits varied forest ecosystems, including both humid and arid deciduous forests, coniferous territories, and mixed oak and pine-oak woodlands. These birds are also found in disturbed or secondary habitats like forest edges, brushy thickets, palm groves, coffee plantations, and pasturelands. They thrive in dense undergrowth, such as in scrub-choked ravines and thick cane stands, and along riverside tree lines and bushy clearings. Geographically, white-throated Thrush's range encompasses broadleaf and needle-leaf forest formations across various elevations, typically up to 2000 meters, but can be found at higher altitudes in some regions. The species is known to occupy habitats from sea-level to mountainous areas, demonstrating adaptability to a spectrum of forested environments.