Pale-eyed thrush
Species of bird From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The pale-eyed thrush (Turdus leucops) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
| Pale-eyed thrush | |
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| Turdus leucops - Pale-eyed Thrush | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Turdidae |
| Genus: | Turdus |
| Species: | T. leucops |
| Binomial name | |
| Turdus leucops Taczanowski, 1877 | |
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| Synonyms | |
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Platycichla leucops | |
Taxonomy
Its genus is controversial. Some taxonomists place this species in the genus Platycichla based on morphology. The South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithologists' Union places it in the genus Turdus,[2] as does the International Ornithological Committee.[3]
Distribution and habitat
It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Diet
Its diet consists mostly or entirely of fruit.[4]
References
Further reading
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