Ashy Thrush
NameAshy Thrush
Common NameAshy Thrush
Scientific NameGeokichla cinerea
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsAshy grey crown and upperparts, with a prominent black lore and eye-stripe contrasting with a white supercilium and a white crescent below the eye. The throat is white with a distinct black malar stripe. Underparts are white, heavily spotted with black. Wings are dark with two prominent white wing-bars. Legs are orange-yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched whistles and a sharp 'tseep' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, Negros, and Panay.
Identifying FeaturesAshy grey upperparts, Distinctive black and white facial pattern, Heavily black-spotted white underparts, Two prominent white wing-bars, Orange-yellow legs
Description
The Ashy Thrush is a medium-sized thrush characterized by its striking ashy-grey upperparts and a distinctive black and white facial pattern. It is typically found foraging on the forest floor, often near streams, in its native range.
