
Pale-eyed Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus leucops Genus : True thrushes
Pale-eyed Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus leucops
Genus: True thrushes
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Description

The pale-eyed thrush (Turdus leucops) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. Its genus is controversial. Some taxonomists place this species in the genus Platycichla based on morphology. The South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithologists' Union places it in the genus Turdus, as does the International Ornithological Committee. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Pale-eyed Thrush predominantly consumes fruits and berries, employing stealthy arboreal foraging and ground feeding in leaf litter. Occasionally joins small flocks in fruiting trees and follows army ants, showcasing flexible foraging behaviors.
Habitat
The pale-eyed Thrush typically resides in various strata of humid and wet montane forests, favoring environments such as mossy forests and mature secondary woodlands. It is commonly found in areas transitioning from lowlands to higher altitudes but avoids incorporating specific elevation ranges.
Dite type
Omnivorous


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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
Pale-eyed Thrush