White-eyed Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus jamaicensis Genus : True thrushes
White-eyed Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus jamaicensis
Genus: True thrushes
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Photo By Michael Woodruff Description
The white-eyed thrush (Turdus jamaicensis) 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
24 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White-eyed Thrush primarily consumes fruits, invertebrates, earthworms, and insects, foraging both in trees and on the ground. They have adapted to exploit a diverse diet with unique preferences depending on seasonal availability.
Habitat
White-eyed Thrush is typically found in moist, tropical and subtropical environments, favoring habitats such as wet forests, forested gulleys, and shaded agricultural areas like coffee plantations. These birds are versatile in elevation, occupying regions from lowlands at 100 meters up to mountain peaks, which reflects their adaptability within wooded regions across broader geographical areas of tropical zones.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Michael Woodruff Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
White-eyed Thrush