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Andean Slaty Thrush
Turdus nigriceps Cabanis, 1874
18–24 cmLength53 gWeight
The Andean slaty thrush (Turdus nigriceps) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
Busiest months: July–November · Most records: Argentina, Peru, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July–November · Most records: Argentina, Peru, Bolivia
Andean Slaty Thrush has been recorded at 34 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru228 records
- PP Potrero de YalaArgentina124 records
- PN CalileguaArgentina103 records
More places
- Proyecto Seamos BosquesArgentina98 records
- Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina94 records
- Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia81 records
- Siberia CrossroadsBolivia60 records
- Finca La MontañaArgentina44 records
- Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru34 records
- AstillerosBolivia23 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Andean slaty thrush (Turdus nigriceps) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Andean Slaty Thrush?
The Andean Slaty Thrush is about 18–24 cm long and weighs around 53 g.
Where does the Andean Slaty Thrush live?
Its breeding range: South America: southern Ecuador to northern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Peru and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Andean Slaty Thrush?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August, September, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Andean Slaty Thrush endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Andean Slaty Thrush as Least Concern.
What does the Andean Slaty Thrush eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Andean Slaty Thrush in?
It belongs to the family Thrushes (Turdidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 18–24 cm
- Weight
- 53 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 107 mm
- Tail
- 80 mm
- Bill
- 23 mm
- Tarsus
- 30 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southern Ecuador to northern Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Thrushes Turdidae
- Genus
- Turdus
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Chinese ThrushTurdus mupinensis
Song ThrushTurdus philomelos
Mistle ThrushTurdus viscivorus
African ThrushTurdus pelios
Principe ThrushTurdus xanthorhynchus
Sao Tome ThrushTurdus olivaceofuscus
Abyssinian ThrushTurdus abyssinicus
Taita ThrushTurdus helleri
Usambara ThrushTurdus roehli
Olive ThrushTurdus olivaceus
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