Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush

Catharus gracilirostris

The Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush is a small, secretive bird found in the cloud forests of Central and South America. It has a distinctive black bill and a rich brown plumage with subtle olive tones on the back. This species is known for its beautiful, flute-like song that echoes through the dense vegetation of its habitat. It forages on the forest floor for insects and small invertebrates, and is often observed hopping and scratching among the leaf litter. The Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush is a vital component of the biodiversity of its habitat, contributing to the intricate web of life in the cloud forest ecosystem.

Habitat: Cloud forests of Central and South America