Amami Thrush
NameAmami Thrush
Common NameAmami Thrush
Scientific NameZoothera major
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)155
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown with faint scaling. Underparts are whitish to buff, heavily marked with bold, black, crescent-shaped spots and bars, particularly on the breast and flanks. It has a pale eye-ring and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song consists of clear, fluty, melancholic whistles. It also produces various alarm calls and contact notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to Amami-Ōshima Island, Japan.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a thrush, Heavily spotted underparts with bold black crescent markings, Olive-brown upperparts, Pale eye-ring, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Amami Thrush is a medium-sized, shy, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Amami-Ōshima Island, Japan. It is characterized by its heavily spotted underparts and olive-brown upperparts, foraging primarily in dense forest undergrowth.
