Black-billed Nightingale-thrush
Catharus gracilirostris
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The Black-billed Nightingale-thrush is a small, secretive thrush of high-elevation oak and cloud forests in Costa Rica and western Panama, recognized by its dark bill, plain olive-brown upperparts, and washed orange-buff underparts. It inhabits the dense understory of montane forests above 1,500 meters. It feeds on insects, small fruits, and berries, foraging primarily on or near the ground.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Weight | 20.450000000000003 g | 0.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Turdidae (Thrushes) |
| Genus | Catharus |
| Species | Catharus gracilirostris |
Distribution
Black-billed Nightingale-thrush has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turdidae family