Eyebrowed Thrush
NameEyebrowed Thrush
Common NameEyebrowed Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus obscurus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)36
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark grey head with a prominent white supercilium and a black eyestripe. The back and wings are olive-brown, while the flanks and breast are rufous-orange, fading to a white belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a melodious, fluty song with repeated phrases, and sharp 'tseep' or 'chack' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Siberia and northeastern Asia, migrating to winter in Southeast Asia, southern China, Japan, and Korea. Occasional vagrant elsewhere.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Dark grey head, Rufous-orange flanks and breast, Olive-brown back
Description
A medium-sized thrush characterized by its distinctive white supercilium and dark grey head. It typically forages on the ground for invertebrates and berries, inhabiting woodlands and gardens across its range.
