Andean Slaty Thrush
Turdus nigriceps
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Least Concern
Envergadura
21,4 cm
Peso
53,61666666666667 g
Familia
Turdidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
The Andean Slaty Thrush is a medium-sized thrush with a 21.4 cm wingspan, weighing around 54 grams. It inhabits humid montane forests along the Andes of South America. Males are dark slate-grey overall, while females are browner with streaked underparts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,4 cm | 8.4 in |
| Peso | 53,61666666666667 g | 1.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Turdidae (Zorzales) |
| Genus | Turdus |
| Especies | Turdus nigriceps |
Distribution
Andean Slaty Thrush has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Andean Slaty Thrush endangered?
The Andean Slaty Thrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Slaty Thrush nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Andean Slaty Thrush?
The Andean Slaty Thrush has a wingspan of 21.4 cm, weight of 53.61666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Andean Slaty Thrush belong to?
The Andean Slaty Thrush (Turdus nigriceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.
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