Red-legged Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus plumbeus Genus : True thrushes
Red-legged Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus plumbeus
Genus: True thrushes
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Description General Info
Description
This large thrush measures 27 cm (11 in) and weighs approximately 75 g (2.6 oz), depending on subspecies. It is mainly bluish-grey above and lighter-grey below with a white and black throat with a striped appearance. The legs, bill and eye ring are bright orange-red. There is notable variation in plumage between the subspecies. 
Size
28 cm
Colors
Black
Red
Gray
White
Blue
Orange
Life Expectancy
14.58 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Red-legged Thrush primarily consumes fruits complemented by insects like caterpillars and beetles, with a diet about one-third animal matter including snails, frogs, lizards, and birds' eggs. Red-legged Thrush showcases diverse foraging techniques.
Habitat
Red-legged Thrush favors subtropical and tropical forest environments, including dry, moist lowland, and montane forests. They prefer forest edges and secondary growth, adapting well to degraded habitats and shade coffee plantations. These birds are also found in seasonally dry woodlands and open-canopied pine forests. Although they can occupy urban green spaces with tall trees, their presence diminishes in heavily disturbed areas.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
Red-legged Thrush 
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