White-chinned Thrush
Turdus aurantius
The White-chinned Thrush (Turdus aurantius) is a rare thrush found only in Jamaica, weighing about 82 g. The white-chinned thrush, known in Jamaica as the hopping dick is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
About the White-chinned Thrush
The white-chinned thrush, known in Jamaica as the hopping dick is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is endemic to Jamaica where it is common and widespread. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
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How to identify it
The white-chinned thrush in 24–26.5 cm (9.4–10.4 in) in overall length. The sexes are similar in appearance. The face, crown and nape are black. The rest of the upperparts dark grey. Two small broad white edges to the innermost greater coverts form a small white wing patch. The chin is whitish but the rest of the underparts are mid-grey with the palest feathers on the belly. The bill, legs and feet are orange. The eye is brown. The only other thrush present in Jamaica is the white-eyed thrush. This lacks the white wing patch and the orange bill.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-chinned Thrush?
- The white-chinned thrush in 24–26.5 cm (9.4–10.4 in) in overall length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-chinned Thrush?
- The White-chinned Thrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 82 g.
- Where can you see a White-chinned Thrush?
- The White-chinned Thrush is endemic to Jamaica, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a White-chinned Thrush?
- The White-chinned Thrush is most easily confused with the Japanese Thrush, the White-collared Blackbird and the Tickell's Thrush.
- Is the White-chinned Thrush endangered?
- The White-chinned Thrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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