Blacksmith Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus subalaris Genus : True thrushes
Blacksmith Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus subalaris
Genus: True thrushes
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Description
The blacksmith thrush (Turdus subalaris) is a passerine bird belonging to the genus Turdus in the thrush family, Turdidae. It is native to eastern South America. It is 21 centimetres long. The male has dark greyish upperparts, a grey breast and white belly. The head is black apart from the throat which is white with dark streaks. The bill is mostly yellow. The female is mostly dull brown with few markings unlike the female of the Andean slaty thrush which has a browner version of the male's pattern. The song is high-pitched and has an unusual metallic, scraping quality. It inhabits forest, woodland and parks. Its breeding range covers north-east Argentina, eastern Paraguay and southern Brazil. Some birds migrate north in winter as far as central Brazil. 
Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Blacksmith Thrush primarily consumes invertebrates, such as snails, beetles, ants, and flies, and various fruits like Rapanea villosissima. They forage in trees and on the ground, frequenting forest understories, lawns, meadows, and even bird tables.
Habitat
Blacksmith Thrush is commonly found in a variety of forested environments, such as the canopy and peripheries of Araucaria groves, dense riverine and semi-deciduous forests. It also inhabits woodlands on mountain slopes, gallery forests, and artificially modified landscapes which include gardens with large trees and park-like areas, as well as plantations, sometimes comprising Eucalyptus.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
Blacksmith Thrush 
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