The pale-breasted thrush (Turdus leucomelas) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.

It is found in a wide range of wooded habitats in eastern and northern South America, from Brazil, Colombia to Uruguay,[2] with localized population in the west.

In Suriname it is locally known as "Boontjedief," which means "bean thief" in Suriname Dutch, presumably based on its habit of picking off legumes left out to dry in the sun.

In appearance it is similar to the American robin in size and shape, but it lacks the red chest and is more uniformly brown.

Its song and feeding habits are also very similar to its distant cousin.