Alpine Thrush
NameAlpine Thrush
Common NameScaly Thrush
Scientific NameZoothera dauma
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)39
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown to dark brown. Underparts are white or buff, heavily marked with dark brown crescent-shaped scales, giving a scaly appearance. It has a pale supercilium and a dark malar stripe. The wings and tail are dark brown.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, fluty, whistling notes, often repeated. Alarm calls are harsh 'churr' or 'tchuk' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Asia, from Siberia and Japan south through China, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Some populations are migratory.
Identifying Featuresscaly plumage on underparts, brown upperparts, prominent white eye-ring, ground-dwelling behavior, fluty whistling song
Description
A medium-sized thrush characterized by its striking scaly plumage. It has a brown back and head, with a prominent white eye-ring, and a white breast and flanks heavily marked with dark brown crescent-shaped scales. It is a shy, ground-dwelling bird often found in dense forest undergrowth.
