Varzea Thrush
Turdus sanchezorum
The Varzea Thrush (Turdus sanchezorum) is a rare thrush found in 3 countries, weighing about 68 g. The varzea thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
About the Varzea Thrush
The varzea thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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How to identify it
The varzea thrush is about 22 to 24 cm (8.7 to 9.4 in) long and weighs about 58 g (2.0 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a rich sepia-brown head with a dull orange eye-ring. Their upperparts are the same rich sepia-brown. Their flight feathers are dark brown with warm sepia edges on their outer webs. Their tail is grayish brown with warm sepia feather edges. Their chin and throat are warm buffy white with dusky brown streaks. Voice: The varzea thrush's song is "a slow, mellow caroling in which individual phrases are slurred". Its phrases are short (four to ten notes) and are often separated by two seconds or more. A characteristic call is "a rising, querulous, mewing". Other calls include "two rapid series of cuk notes, and some cuk notes followed by one or more musical reedy notes".
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Varzea Thrush?
- The varzea thrush is about 22 to 24 cm (8.7 to 9.4 in) long and weighs about 58 g (2.0 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Varzea Thrush?
- The Varzea Thrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 68 g.
- Where can you see a Varzea Thrush?
- The Varzea Thrush occurs in 3 countries, including Peru, Colombia and Brazil.
- What birds look similar to a Varzea Thrush?
- The Varzea Thrush is most easily confused with the Sao Tome Thrush, the Chinese Thrush and the Yemen Thrush.
- Is the Varzea Thrush endangered?
- The Varzea Thrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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