Lawrence's Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus lawrencii Genus : True thrushes
Lawrence's Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus lawrencii
Genus: True thrushes
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Description
Lawrence's thrush (Turdus lawrencii) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Described in 1878 by George N. Lawrence as Turdus brunneus, a name that was already in use (by Brewer, 1852 and used for Turdus rufescens) the species was therefore renamed as Turdus lawrencii by Elliott Coues in 1880. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swamps.
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Lawrence's Thrush's diet is not well-documented. Lawrence's Thrush typically feeds arboreally in fruiting trees and shrubs, and may forage in damp leaf litter near swamps or streams. Lawrence's Thrush is also known to join mixed-species flocks occasionally.
Habitat
Lawrence's Thrush typically inhabits the middle levels and canopy of humid forests, favoring terra firme environments, which may include areas with sandy soils. This species is also found in várzea and transition forests, demonstrating a preference for rich, moisture-laden ecosystems representative of the broader neotropical region.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
Lawrence's Thrush