Dark-sided Thrush
NameDark-sided Thrush
Common NameDark-sided Thrush
Scientific NameZoothera marginata
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark olive-brown. The head features a prominent white eye-ring and a distinct white malar stripe, contrasting with dark cheeks and throat. Underparts are whitish, heavily marked with dark brown spots and scales, particularly on the breast and flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a thin, high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsip' call, often given from dense cover. Its song is a series of clear, fluty, and somewhat melancholic whistles.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesDark olive-brown upperparts, Prominent white eye-ring, White malar stripe, Heavily spotted underparts with dark flanks, Relatively long, dark bill
Description
The Dark-sided Thrush is a medium-sized thrush characterized by its dark olive-brown upperparts and heavily spotted underparts, giving it a dark-sided appearance. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in dense undergrowth, searching for invertebrates.
