Clay-colored Thrush
A species of True thrushes, Also known as Clay-colored Robin Scientific name : Turdus grayi Genus : True thrushes
Clay-colored Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Also known as:
Clay-colored Robin
Botanical name: Turdus grayi
Genus: True thrushes
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Description General Info
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Description
The clay-colored Thrush is a stunning bird known for its melodious song and distinctive appearance. With its clay-colored upperparts, rusty underparts, and dark brown crown, it stands out in its habitats, which can range from forests to suburban parks. It feeds on various food sources including insects, fruits, and berries. The bird has a melodious song consisting of clear, ringing phrases.
Size
23 cm (9 in)
Life Expectancy
9.6-10 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Clay-colored Thrush has an omnivorous diet, feasting on fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. It forages in shrubs and trees, adaptively snacking on invertebrates as well.
Habitat
The clay-colored Thrush is adaptable, favoring semi-open habitats such as open forests, forest edges, and areas with scattered trees or bushes. It thrives in human-altered landscapes, including suburban gardens, agricultural zones, and plantations. Not bound to heavy rainfall regions, clay-colored Thrush often chooses environments with less precipitation and typically avoids dense forests, though it may foray into them during nonbreeding seasons for foraging.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Sounds
Call
Recording location: Costa Rica
Call
Recording location: United States
Song
Recording location: United States
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Photo by David J. Stang , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
Clay-colored Thrush