Genus Turdus, typical thrushes, includes medium to large species found worldwide including the American Robin and European (Common) Blackbird. Turdus thrushes have a consistent shape, and generally stay close to the ground looking for worms and other insects. |
Heard more often than seen in mature tropical forests. |
Similar to some races of the Great Thrush, but smaller. |
Split from the White-throated Thrush, and is browner with a short black bill (Athanas). |
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A large pigeon-sized Thrush that is often very common. Colors range from creamy brown to dark grey-black across its large range. |
Found in 'terra firme' and varzea forests. Determined to be genetically very different from Varzea Thrush. Note dark olive-brown bill and song. |
A large thrush that is found in lowlands, except for two races in the Colombian/Venezuelan Andes. In Colombia, the Andean race is common inside cities. The lowland race 'debilis' is a different species and called the Floodplain Thrush by HBW. Black-billed Thrushes use a lot of mud in their nests. |
Known to mimic other birds and animals (Athanas). |
A very shy thrush found at over 1200m inside the forest. Flies to canopy with any sign of danger. |
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Found in the Andes at mid altitude levels, often in the canopy. Female is plain and brown. |
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A Tumbes endemic. |
May appear very similar to Great Thrush, but is smaller. Look also for the back and belly being exactly the same shade of dark glossy black. |