White Chin Thrush
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White Chinstrap ( Turdus aurantius ) |
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| Gmelin , 1789 |
The Weißkinndrossel ( Turdus aurantius ) is a songbird from the thrush family (Turdidae).
features
The bird measures 24–26 cm and weighs 82 g. The plumage is glossy dark brown on top, white wing edge, the underside is gray, the beak and legs are orange.
Occurrence
The White Chin Thrush occurs in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands . It prefers subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and mountain forests .
behavior
The bird feeds on insects and snails, but also on fruits and berries. The first brood takes place in May – July, a second into August.
Hazardous situation
The white chinn thrush is considered not to be endangered ( least concern ).
Web links
Commons : White chinn thrush ( Turdus aurantius ) - Collection of images, videos and audio files
- Videos, photos and sound recordings on Turdus aurantius in the Internet Bird Collection