The Chiguanco Thrush (*Turdus chiguanco*) is a widespread and common thrush of western South America. It is a large, rather plain thrush, typically uniformly dark brown or blackish with a contrasting yellow bill and legs.
Where to spot
Found in a variety of open and semi-open habitats, including dry woodlands, scrublands, agricultural areas, gardens, and urban parks along the Pacific slope of the Andes, from Ecuador south to Chile and Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its uniform dark plumage and prominent yellow bill and legs. It is often seen hopping on the ground or perching conspicuously. Listen for its loud and clear calls and varied song.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its range. It is frequently seen foraging on the ground during daylight hours, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in a variety of open and semi-open habitats, including dry woodlands, scrublands, agricultural areas, gardens, and urban parks along the Pacific slope of the Andes, from Ecuador south to Chile and Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its uniform dark plumage and prominent yellow bill and legs. It is often seen hopping on the ground or perching conspicuously. Listen for its loud and clear calls and varied song.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its range. It is frequently seen foraging on the ground during daylight hours, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its common name 'Chiguanco' is onomatopoeic, derived from its distinctive, loud, and repetitive alarm calls.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.