#austral thrush

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Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii)

"Also known as Zorzal patagónico"

Common and familiar bird of southern South America, found in town parks, gardens, woodlands, forests, matorral, and other semiopen habitats, usually in areas with taller trees nearby. Feeds mainly on the ground, often on lawns, and also in fruiting bushes and trees. Fall and winter flocks can number the hundreds. (eBird)

Great Thrush (Turdus fuscater)

True to its name, Great Thrush is noticeably large, almost recalling a jay rather than a thrush. Brown overall, varying across range from dark blackish to paler grayish-brown. Note orange bill and legs and yellow eyering (males only). Common and conspicuous in highlands from 2,000–4,000 m. Found in open habitats including forest edges, gardens, towns, and cities, where it is often bold and easy to see. (eBird)

Zorzal austral (Turdus falcklandii)

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December 28, 2019 - Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii)

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Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii)

Common and familiar bird of southern South America, found in town parks, gardens, woodlands, forests, matorral, and other semiopen habitats, usually in areas with taller trees nearby. Feeds mainly on the ground, often on lawns, and also in fruiting bushes and trees. Fall and winter flocks can number the hundreds. Plumage is not very colorful, but bright yellow bill is often striking. Male has a blacker head and darker upperparts than the female. Juvenile has a duller bill with dark spotting on underparts. (eBird)

Lesson's motmot (Momotus lessonii)

Large motmot of tropical lowland forest and edge, mainly in humid areas. Perches low to high, usually in shady areas. Blue crown with a big black central patch, unlike solid blue of Blue-capped Motmot, which occurs to the north. Plumage overall less contrasting in pattern than Turquoise-browed Motmot, with much smaller tail rackets. The name ‘motmot’ comes from double-hooting call of this species, which can sound like an owl, and is mainly uttered around dawn. (eBird)

"For being such a showy and colorful bird, it sure is hard to spot. But they are cool and they swing that thang around"

[437/10,977] Austral Thrush - Turdus falcklandii

Order: Passeriformes Suborder: Passeri Superfamily: Muscicapoidea Family: Turdidae (thrushes) Genus: Turdus (true thrushes)