Chestnut-capped Thrush
NameChestnut-capped Thrush
Common NameChestnut-capped Thrush
Scientific NameGeokichla interpres
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)52.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent chestnut cap and nape, a black face and throat with a distinct white supercilium and malar stripe. The upperparts are dark slate-grey to black, with a striking white patch on the primary coverts forming a prominent wing bar. Underparts are white with heavy black spotting on the flanks and breast.
Vocalization / CallIts song is described as a series of clear, fluty, whistled phrases, often with a melancholic quality. Calls include sharp "tseep" or "chup" notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java), and the Philippines.
Identifying Featureschestnut cap, black face and throat, white supercilium, white wing patch, spotted white underparts
Description
This striking thrush is characterized by its rich chestnut crown and nape, contrasting with a black face and throat. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in dense undergrowth, searching for invertebrates and fruits.
