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Great Thrush

Great Thrush

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The Great Thrush (*Turdus fuscater*) is a large, common, and conspicuous thrush of the Andes. Its plumage is uniformly dark, often sooty black, with a contrasting yellow bill and eye-ring, giving it a striking appearance.
Where to spot
Widespread throughout the Andes Mountains, from Venezuela south to Bolivia. It occupies various habitats including humid montane forests, páramo, agricultural areas, urban parks, and gardens.
How to spot
Easily identified by its large size, uniform dark plumage, and bright yellow bill and eye-ring. Look for it foraging on the ground or perching prominently in trees. Its loud, varied song is a common sound in Andean highlands.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is active throughout the day, often seen foraging on lawns and open areas, especially during the breeding season when pairs are more prominent.
File:Great thrush (Turdus fuscater gigas) female Chingaza.jpg
File:Great thrush (Turdus fuscater quindio) male Caldas.jpg
File:Turdus fuscater, the Great Thrush (12869336715).jpg
File:Turdus fuscater Mirla patinaranja Great Thrush ( female ) (7038361789).jpg
File:Turdus fuscater Mirla patinaranja Great Thrush ( male ) (31843001414).jpg
File:Turdus fuscater Mirla patinaranja Great Thrush ( male ) (6559213751).jpg
File:Turdus fuscater Mirla patinaranja Great Thrush ( male ) (6781603667).jpg
File:Turdus fuscater en el Fundo Yanama, distrito de Llocllapampa.jpg
File:Great thrush (Turdus fuscater gigas) female Chingaza.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Great thrush (Turdus fuscater quindio) male Caldas.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus fuscater, the Great Thrush (12869336715).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus fuscater Mirla patinaranja Great Thrush ( female ) (7038361789).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus fuscater Mirla patinaranja Great Thrush ( male ) (31843001414).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus fuscater Mirla patinaranja Great Thrush ( male ) (6559213751).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus fuscater Mirla patinaranja Great Thrush ( male ) (6781603667).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus fuscater en el Fundo Yanama, distrito de Llocllapampa.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This thrush is highly adaptable and can be found in a wide range of altitudes, from high-elevation cloud forests to urban parks and gardens in Andean cities.
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