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Plumbeous-backed Thrush
Turdus reevei
Plumbeous-backed Thrush (Turdus reevei) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Plumbeous-backed Thrush (Turdus reevei) is a member of the Turdidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 61 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 reevei
Quick facts
- Weight
- 61 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Plumbeous-backed Thrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Plumbeous-backed Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Plumbeous-backed Thrush (Turdus reevei) is a member of the Turdidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA w Ecuador and nw Peru.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 61 g, with a wing length of about 11.6 cm and a tail of around 9.2 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 77,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Plumbeous-backed Thrush?
The Plumbeous-backed Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 61 g.
Where does the Plumbeous-backed Thrush live?
The Plumbeous-backed Thrush is found across South America with a range covering SA w Ecuador and nw Peru, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Plumbeous-backed Thrush belong to?
The Plumbeous-backed Thrush (Turdus reevei) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Plumbeous-backed Thrush eat?
The Plumbeous-backed Thrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Plumbeous-backed Thrush migrate?
The Plumbeous-backed Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Plumbeous-backed 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 Plumbeous-backed Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the Plumbeous-backed Thrush — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Plumbeous-backed Thrush's range?
The Plumbeous-backed Thrush has a mapped global range of about 77,000 km².
Conservation
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