
White-chinned Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus aurantius Genus : True thrushes
White-chinned Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus aurantius
Genus: True thrushes
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Description

The white-chinned thrush (Turdus aurantius) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Size
27 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White-chinned Thrush has a diverse diet including invertebrates such as earthworms, snails, and insects, as well as various fruits and seeds. It actively forages for food on the ground and in trees, displaying a preference for certain plants like Cecropia peltata. White-chinned Thrush also feeds on small vertebrates, exemplifying its adaptable feeding behavior.
Habitat
The preferred habitat of white-chinned Thrush encompasses forests and woodlands, often venturing to road edges, and agricultural areas such as citrus and banana plantations. These birds are also commonly spotted in pastures, cultivated lands, and mountain garden settings at mid to high elevations, although their presence in lowland regions is less frequent. White-chinned Thrush is more tolerant of disturbed vegetation compared to its close relative, T. jamaicensis, and is known to emerge onto roadsides particularly during twilight and post-rainfall.
Dite type
Frugivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Fruit




Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
White-chinned Thrush