• Source: Pale-eyed thrush

The pale-eyed thrush (Turdus leucops) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.




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, as does the International Ornithological Committee.




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.




References






Further reading


Londoño, G.A. (2005). "A description of the nest and eggs of the Pale-eyed Thrush (Platycichla leucops), with notes on incubation behavior". Wilson Bulletin. 117 (4): 394–399. doi:10.1676/05-009.1. JSTOR 20060124. S2CID 85814012.

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