Black-throated Thrush
NameBlack-throated Thrush
Common NameBlack-throated Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus atrogularis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)34.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)84
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a prominent black throat and upper breast, brownish-grey upperparts, and white underparts. Females and immatures, like the bird pictured, have a mottled dark brown and white throat and breast, brownish-grey upperparts, and pale underparts. The bill is yellowish with a dark tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft 'chup' or 'tsuk' call. The song is a series of fluty, melancholic whistles, often described as slow and deliberate.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland, scrub
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across western and central Siberia, extending into Central Asia. Winters primarily in South Asia (e.g., India, Nepal) and parts of the Middle East, with occasional vagrants reaching Western Europe.
Identifying Featuresdark mottled throat and upper breast (in females/immatures), brownish-grey upperparts, pale underparts, yellowish bill with dark tip, typical thrush shape and posture
Description
A medium-sized thrush, this species is characterized by its distinctive dark throat and upper breast, which is black in males and mottled in females and immatures. It typically forages on the ground for invertebrates and berries, often found in woodlands and forests.
