Dusky Thrush
NameDusky Thrush
Common NameDusky Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus eunomus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)35.5
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark brown cap, a prominent white supercilium, and a dark malar stripe. The breast and flanks are heavily streaked with dark brown on a pale background, often with a rufous wash, and there are distinctive rufous patches on the wing coverts. The belly is paler.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a harsh 'chack' or 'chook' call, and a thin 'tseep'. The song is a series of fluty, whistling notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in central and eastern Siberia, migrating south to winter in East Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, and parts of Southeast Asia. It is an occasional vagrant to Europe and North America.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown cap, Prominent white supercilium, Heavily streaked breast and flanks, Rufous patches on wing coverts, Dark malar stripe
Description
The Dusky Thrush is a medium-sized thrush known for its distinctive head pattern and heavily streaked underparts. It typically forages on the ground, often in open areas, searching for insects and berries.
