Chinese Thrush
NameChinese Thrush
Common NameChinese Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus mupinensis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)36
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a white throat and heavily spotted white breast and flanks. It features a prominent black malar stripe, a white supercilium, and dark ear coverts, giving it a distinctive facial pattern. The bill is dark, and legs are pale orange-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, fluty, and varied melody, often incorporating repeated phrases. Alarm calls are typically sharp 'chup' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and southern China, primarily found in mountainous regions of Sichuan, Gansu, Shaanxi, and Hubei provinces.
Identifying Featuresheavily spotted breast and flanks, distinct black malar stripe, white supercilium, olive-brown upperparts, pale orange-brown legs
Description
The Chinese Thrush is a medium-sized thrush characterized by its brown upperparts and heavily spotted white underparts. It forages on the ground in dense forests, primarily feeding on invertebrates and fruits.
