Everett's Thrush
NameEverett's Thrush
Common NameEverett's Thrush
Scientific NameZoothera everetti
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts, head, and wings are dark olive-brown. The underparts are a rich rufous-orange, heavily scaled or spotted with dark brown, particularly on the breast and flanks. It has a paler throat with fine dark streaking and a faint pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts song consists of clear, fluty, whistling notes, often described as melancholic. Calls include soft 'chuck' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the island of Borneo, where it inhabits montane forests.
Identifying Featuresrufous-orange scaled underparts, dark olive-brown upperparts, pale eye-ring, ground-foraging behavior
Description
Everett's Thrush is a medium-sized thrush characterized by its dark olive-brown upperparts and striking rufous-orange underparts. It is typically found foraging on the forest floor, sifting through leaf litter for invertebrates.
