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Grey-flanked Thrush

Turdus phaeopygus

Grey-flanked Thrush (Turdus phaeopygus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.

The Grey-flanked Thrush (Turdus phaeopygus) is a member of the Turdidae family found in South America.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Turdidae Thrushes
  4. Genus Turdus
  5. Species phaeopygus

Where it lives

Colombia to northern Brazil and northern Bolivia

Quick facts

Family
Turdidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Grey-flanked Thrush (Turdus phaeopygus) is a species of bird in the family Thrushes (Turdidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its breeding range covers SA Colombia to n Brazil and n Bolivia.

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Grey-flanked Thrush — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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