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Varied Thrush

Ixoreus naevius

The Varied Thrush is a beautiful bird with bright orange and black colors. It loves to hop around on the forest floor looking for tasty insects and berries to eat.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Varied Thrush has a striking dark grey-blue back and head with a distinctive broad, rusty-orange breast band. Its face features a prominent black mask and collar, contrasting with the orange, and it shows two orange wing bars on dark wings.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyTurdidaeGenusIxoreus
Varied Thrush
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Varied Thrush

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

During winter, Varied Thrushes sometimes gather in huge flocks to feast on juicy berries!

Some believe its slow, drawn-out whistle sounds like a ghost calling in the woods!

Their nests are often camouflaged with moss and twigs, making them super hard to spot.

This bird often stays perfectly still, then dashes to catch prey, a clever hunting trick!

Special abilities

Ability

Rain Dance Mimicry

Varied Thrushes can rapidly vibrate their feet on the ground, mimicking rain, which makes earthworms surface, helping them find food.

Ability

Forest Flutist

The Varied Thrush has a haunting, flute-like song, with long, single notes, that helps them communicate across dense forest environments.

Ability

Sharp Sight

Varied Thrushes have excellent vision, especially in low light, which helps them forage for insects and berries on the forest floor.

Ability

Camouflage Cloak

With its dark grey and rusty orange plumage, the Varied Thrush can blend seamlessly into the shaded undergrowth, helping it hide from predators.

Measurements & details

Length
20-26 cm
Wingspan
34-42 cm
Weight
0.065-0.1 kg
Lifespan
2-10 years
Top Speed
45 km/h
Clutch Size
2-6
Incubation
11-14 days
Migration Distance
1500 km

Diet & Feeding

Varied Thrushes are omnivores, enjoying a mix of insects, other invertebrates, and a variety of berries.

Primary Foods

  • Insects (beetles, ants)
  • Spiders
  • Earthworms
  • Berries (huckleberries, salal)
  • Seeds

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance so they feel safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Varied Thrush?

20-26 cm

What is Varied Thrush's wingspan?

34-42 cm

How much does Varied Thrush weigh?

0.065-0.1 kg

How long does Varied Thrush live?

2-10 years

How fast can Varied Thrush move?

45 km/h

What does Varied Thrush eat?

Varied Thrushes are omnivores, enjoying a mix of insects, other invertebrates, and a variety of berries.

Where is Varied Thrush usually found?

Forests

How does Varied Thrush hunt?

Foraging

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