Swale's thrush

Turdus swalesi

Swale's thrush (Turdus swalesi) is a medium-sized bird found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a distinctive olive-brown plumage with a white belly and a bold, black breast band. The species is known for its melodious and flute-like song, which echoes through the dense vegetation of its habitat. Swale's thrush is primarily insectivorous, foraging on the forest floor and in the lower vegetation layers. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, this species faces conservation challenges, and its population is declining. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the remaining cloud forest habitats where Swale's thrush resides.

Habitat: Cloud forests of the Andes Mountains