The Spectacled Thrush is a common thrush found across the Caribbean and northern South America, easily recognized by its prominent bare yellow eye-ring, which resembles spectacles.
Where to spot
Woodlands, forests, gardens, parks, and agricultural areas across the Lesser Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, and northern South America.
How to spot
Commonly observed foraging on the ground or in trees. Its bright yellow bare eye-ring is an unmistakable field mark. Listen for its varied, often harsh, calls and song.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, particularly vocal at dawn and dusk.
Where to spot
Woodlands, forests, gardens, parks, and agricultural areas across the Lesser Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, and northern South America.
How to spot
Commonly observed foraging on the ground or in trees. Its bright yellow bare eye-ring is an unmistakable field mark. Listen for its varied, often harsh, calls and song.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, particularly vocal at dawn and dusk.
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This thrush is a generalist feeder, consuming a wide variety of fruits and invertebrates, and is often quite tame in urban areas.
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