Prítz's Thrush

Turdus pritzbueri

The Prítz's Thrush (Turdus pritzbueri) is a medium-sized thrush found in the high-altitude cloud forests of the Andes in South America. It is known for its distinctive song and melodious calls. This species has a dark olive-brown upper plumage with a pale underbelly, and its throat and breast are speckled with dark spots. The Prítz's Thrush forages for insects, fruits, and small invertebrates in the dense undergrowth of its habitat. It is an important seed disperser for many plant species in the cloud forest ecosystem. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the conservation status of the Prítz's Thrush is currently listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: High-altitude cloud forests of the Andes