Bird species profile
Chiguanco Thrush
Turdus chiguanco
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Turdidae
About the species
The Chiguanco Thrush is a medium-sized songbird native to the Andes and southern South America, including parts of Patagonia. It has dark, sooty plumage with a yellow bill and legs, making it easy to recognize. This thrush is highly adaptable, thriving in a variety of habitats from native forests and shrublands to city parks and gardens. Its rich, melodious song is a familiar sound in many Patagonian towns and rural areas. The Chiguanco Thrush is omnivorous, feeding on insects, fruits, and berries, and often forages on the ground. It is a year-round resident in much of its range and is known for its boldness around humans. During the breeding season, it builds cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs, sometimes close to human habitation. Its adaptability and pleasant song make it one of the most conspicuous and well-loved birds in the region.
Habitat
Found in woodlands, shrublands, gardens, parks, and urban areas throughout Patagonia and the Andes.
Foraging
Forages mainly on the ground for insects, fruits, and berries, often seen hopping and turning over leaves.
