Mindoro Island-Thrush
Turdus mindorensis
Little-known thrush endemic to the Philippine island of Mindoro, where it is restricted to montane forest generally above 1200 meters. Handsomely patterned, with a gray head, black back and tail, and dark rufous sides. Also note bright orange bill, eyering, legs, and feet. Behavior poorly known, but likely forages at all levels of forest, much like other Island-Thrushes. Vocalizations obscure; other Island-Thrushes in the Philippines give beautiful songs consisting of warbles and trills, as well as explosive rattles and chup notes.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Turdus mindorensis
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Turdidae
- Genus
- Turdus
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Distribution
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