Maranon Thrush
Turdus maranonicus
The Maranon Thrush (Turdus maranonicus) is a rare thrush found in 2 countries, weighing about 70 g. The Maranon thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
About the Maranon Thrush
The Maranon thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
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How to identify it
The Maranon thrush is 21.5 to 23 cm (8.5 to 9.1 in) long. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a mostly rich brown head with a brown-streaked whitish throat. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are the same rich brown as the head. Their underparts are dull white with a brown scaly and spotted pattern on their breast and flanks. They have a dark iris, a grayish bill, and grayish legs and feet. Juveniles resemble adults with orange-buff spots and streaks on the upperparts and two spotted orange wing bars. Voice: The Maranon thrush's song is "a slow caroling similar to that of other Turdus, particularly Black-billed Thrush, but does not seem to repeat phrases as does Black-billed". Its calls are "a rising rzeet rzeet, a ringing tseet, and a mello wurk".
What the Maranon Thrush sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Maranon Thrush?
- The Maranon thrush is 21.5 to 23 cm (8.5 to 9.1 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Maranon Thrush?
- The Maranon Thrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 70 g.
- Where can you see a Maranon Thrush?
- The Maranon Thrush occurs in 2 countries, including Peru and Ecuador.
- What does a Maranon Thrush sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Maranon Thrush on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Maranon Thrush?
- The Maranon Thrush is most easily confused with the White-eyed Thrush, the White-backed Thrush and the Grey-sided Thrush.
- Is the Maranon Thrush endangered?
- The Maranon Thrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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