Its song opens the day: it starts in half-darkness, before any other bird, with musical phrases that sound rehearsed. It hunts earthworms in classic thrush style, running a few steps, stopping dead and tilting its head to listen to the ground.
Behaviour
It hops through grass and leaf litter, alone or in pairs. It quickly gets used to people in gardens and lodges.
How and when to see it
All year round; its hours are dawn and dusk. In spring it also sings on moonlit nights.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where rufous-bellied thrush has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where rufous-bellied thrush lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Jurassic Plant - Night Tour
The only carnivorous-plant garden in Argentina and a pioneer in Latin America. A guided…★ 5.0 - Guyra Wild Guides - Birding
Birdwatching tour and photo safari with specialized ornithologist guides. Yamil and…★ 5.0 - SKYVY - Astrotourism
Astrotourism in Loreto, 17 km from the San Antonio portal. Night-sky observation with a…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameRufous-bellied Thrush
- Scientific nameTurdus rufiventris
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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