Chiguanco Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus chiguanco Genus : True thrushes
Chiguanco Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus chiguanco
Genus: True thrushes
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Description
The Chiguanco thrush (Turdus chiguanco) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Ecuador and the Altiplano. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
28 cm
Colors
Black
Gray
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Chiguanco Thrush consumes earthworms, insects, caterpillars, spiders, along with berries and cultivated fruits. Its feeding behavior involves active foraging, often on the ground. Chiguanco Thrush exhibits a distinctive preference for varied and opportunistic feeding, adapting to available food sources.
Habitat
The chiguanco Thrush occupies semi-open habitats from 700 to 4000 meters, adapting even up to 4650 meters in elevation. Its environment includes dry areas with cacti, arid regions with scattered trees, and high-Andean bushy gorges. Commonly associated with the southern Andes' highlands and lowlands, chiguanco Thrush is adept at inhabiting various elevations and can be found in farmlands, gardens, and Polylepis woodlands.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
Chiguanco Thrush 
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