#great thrush

A male great thrush (Turdus fuscater) in Caldas, Columbia

Great Thrush Turdus fuscater

7/7/2024 Bogotá, Colombia

Los Nevados (2) (3) (4) by Panegyrics of Granovetter

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the great thrush is native to south america, and is the largest thrush species on the continent, related to the common american robin. the great thrush is an omnivore and typically eats small fruits and berries whole, but also eats insects and even occasionally eggs and nestlings. while males and females can be hard to distinguish, males’ beaks and legs are typically brighter colored.

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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)

Los Nevados (2) (3) (4) by Panegyrics of Granovetter

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