Black-hooded Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus olivater Genus : True thrushes
Black-hooded Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus olivater
Genus: True thrushes
Content
Description General Info
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Description
The black-hooded thrush (Turdus olivater) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is mainly found in Venezuela and in certain parts of Colombia (mainly in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
24 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Black-hooded Thrush sustains primarily on foraging ground insects by flipping over leaf litter and attending army-ant swarms. It also feeds on fruits from trees like melastomes and occasionally forages with other species.
Habitat
The black-hooded Thrush is typically found inhabiting the understory to canopy layers and edges of humid montane forests, as well as secondary woodlands. It also resides in shaded coffee plantations. These birds are prevalent in regions featuring dense, humid vegetation of highland environments.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
Black-hooded Thrush 
Download Picture Bird
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
