Pantepui Thrush
Turdus murinus
The Pantepui Thrush (Turdus murinus) is a rare thrush found in 3 countries. The pantepui thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
About the Pantepui Thrush
The pantepui thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The pantepui thrush is about 20 cm (7.9 in) long and weighs 52 to 81 g (1.8 to 2.9 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a mostly dusky-brown head with a white-streaked throat. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are dusky-brown. Their breast and upper flanks are a much paler dusky-brown than their upperparts. Their belly is dark ash-gray and their lower flanks and undertail coverts white. They have a dark brown iris, a black bill, and dark gray to blackish legs and feet. Voice: The pantepui thrush's song is not well known but is assumed to be similar to that of the black-billed thrush. Its calls are better known and described as "a nasal, rising queek!; soft prip, when disturbed a rather loud Quee-kipper-kipper-kipper" as it flies away.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Brazil.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Pantepui Thrush?
- The pantepui thrush is about 20 cm (7.9 in) long and weighs 52 to 81 g (1.8 to 2.9 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- Where can you see a Pantepui Thrush?
- The Pantepui Thrush occurs in 3 countries, including Venezuela and Guyana.
- What birds look similar to a Pantepui Thrush?
- The Pantepui Thrush is most easily confused with the Yemen Thrush, the La Selle Thrush and the Tibetan Blackbird.
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