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Austral Thrush
Turdus falcklandii
Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii) is a member of the Turdidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 93.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Turdus
- Species falcklandii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 93.9 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Austral Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Austral Thrush is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii) is a member of the Turdidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA Southern Cone.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 93.9 g, with a wing length of about 13.5 cm and a tail of around 10.3 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 988,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Austral Thrush?
The Austral Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 93.9 g.
Where does the Austral Thrush live?
The Austral Thrush is found across South America with a range covering SA Southern Cone, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Austral Thrush belong to?
The Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Austral Thrush eat?
The Austral Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Austral Thrush migrate?
The Austral Thrush is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Austral Thrush endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Austral Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the Austral Thrush can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Austral Thrush's range?
The Austral Thrush has a mapped global range of about 988,000 km².
Conservation
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