Brown-headed Thrush
NameBrown-headed Thrush
Common NameBrown-headed Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus chrysolaus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)36.5
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe head is dark brown, contrasting with a greyish-brown back and wings. The breast and flanks are a rich rufous-orange, fading to white on the belly and undertail coverts. The bill is yellowish, and the legs are pale.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, fluty, somewhat melancholic whistles. Calls include a sharp 'tchuk' or 'tsip'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu) and Sakhalin. Winters in southern Japan, the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresbrown head, rufous-orange breast and flanks, greyish-brown back, yellow bill, white belly
Description
This medium-sized thrush is characterized by its distinctive brown head, greyish-brown upperparts, and a striking rufous-orange breast and flanks. It typically forages on the ground for insects and berries, often found in forests and woodlands.
