Austral Thrush

Austral Thrush

Turdus falcklandii

Least Concern
Wingspan
27.0 cm
Weight
100.06 g
Family
Turdidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii) is a bird species in the family Turdidae (thrushes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27 cm and a weight of 100.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Austral Thrush is a medium-sized thrush found in forests, gardens, and open country in Chile, Argentina, and the Falkland Islands. Weighing about 100.1g with a wingspan of 27cm, it has brown upperparts, a spotted or streaked breast, and an orange-yellow bill. It feeds on earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit on the ground and in trees.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 27.0 cm 10.6 in
Weight 100.06 g 3.53 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.

Clutch Size

2-3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Turdidae (Thrushes)
Genus Turdus
Species Turdus falcklandii

Distribution

Austral Thrush has been recorded in 2 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Austral Thrush endangered?
The Austral Thrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Austral Thrush nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
How big is the Austral Thrush?
The Austral Thrush has a wingspan of 27.0 cm, weight of 100.06 g.
What order and family does the Austral Thrush belong to?
The Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.

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