Rufous-bellied Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus rufiventris Genus : True thrushes
Rufous-bellied Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus rufiventris
Genus: True thrushes
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Description
This species is named after its distinctive reddish-orange underparts. Rufous-bellied thrushes can reach a length of 25 cm and weigh up to 68 g (male) or 78 g (female), though weights of about 59 g for males and 64 g for females are more usual. Contrary to what one might expect from the rather marked weight difference, the females are not larger, only plumper; their tarsus is actually a bit shorter than that of males on average.
Size
25 cm
Colors
Red
Gray
White
Orange
Life Expectancy
25-30 years
Feeding Habits
Rufous-bellied Thrush predominantly feeds on wild fruits, supplemented by various small animals including very small fish, freshwater shrimps, earthworms, and invertebrates like woodlice, spiders, and insects such as beetles, flies, and ants. Its foraging tactic involves active searching on the ground and in vegetation. Unique preferences include a partiality for certain fruits when available.
Habitat
Rufous-bellied Thrush typically inhabits varied wooded landscapes, ranging from lowland humid woodlands to semi-open forest thickets. This species is adaptable and can be found in areas with secondary growth, savannas, the dry chaco, pampas, and even brushy or scrubby regions. Rufous-bellied Thrush is also common near agricultural lands featuring trees and shrubs, as well as in villages, parks, and gardens. Urban adaptation is notable with rufous-bellied Thrush even seen on urban lawns when acclimatized. Habitats extend from sea level up to 2600 meters in some regions, with a preference for proximities to water in drier zones.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
Rufous-bellied Thrush