Chestnut Thrush
NameChestnut Thrush
Common NameChestnut Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus rubrocanus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)36
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)100
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark sooty-grey to blackish head, throat, and upper breast, contrasting sharply with a rich chestnut-brown back, rump, and underparts. The wings and tail are dark grey to blackish. The bill is bright yellow, and the legs are yellowish-orange.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a varied and melodious song, often described as fluty with clear, whistled phrases. Alarm calls are typically sharp 'chack' or 'tchuk' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and associated mountain ranges, from northern Pakistan through India, Nepal, Bhutan, and into southwestern China and northern Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesDark sooty-grey/blackish head and upper breast, Rich chestnut-brown back and underparts, Dark wings and tail, Bright yellow bill, Yellowish-orange legs
Description
The Chestnut Thrush is a medium-sized thrush characterized by its striking chestnut-brown body and dark head and wings. It typically forages on the ground in montane forests and shrublands, often seen singly or in pairs.
