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Birdsong field guide

Black Thrush

Turdus infuscatus

A medium-sized montane thrush notable for the male's striking uniform black plumage contrasted by bright yellow-orange orbital rings and bills. It is a reclusive inhabitant of high-altitude cloud forests in Central America.

What it sounds like

A rich, varied, and flute-like series of melodic whistles, often more complex and slower than the American Robin.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Matthew L. Brady · MexicoCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

The species exhibits strong sexual dimorphism; males are glossy black, while females are a dull, dark olive-brown.
It is primarily a high-altitude specialist, rarely found below 1,500 meters (5,000 feet) above sea level.
Unlike many ground-dwelling Turdus species, the Black Thrush frequently forages for fruit in the mid-to-upper forest canopy.
Its diet consists largely of berries, but it also consumes insects and small invertebrates found among epiphytes.
The species is known for its shy temperament and tendency to remain concealed within dense, moss-laden foliage.

Habitat

Humid montane evergreen forests and cloud forests.

Range

Highlands of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Abyssinian ThrushTurdus abyssinicus African Bare-eyed ThrushTurdus tephronotus African ThrushTurdus pelios American RobinTurdus migratorius Andean Slaty ThrushTurdus nigriceps Austral ThrushTurdus falcklandii Bismarck Island-ThrushTurdus heinrothi Black-billed ThrushTurdus ignobilis

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