Grey-sided Thrush
NameGrey-sided Thrush
Common NameGrey-sided Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus feae
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)67.5
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a prominent white supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. The throat is whitish, leading to a greyish breast and flanks that are often faintly mottled, transitioning to a whitish belly. The bill is yellowish with a dark tip, and the legs are pale yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, fluty whistles, often described as melancholic and rich. Calls include soft 'chuck' notes and thin, high-pitched 'seep' or 'tseep' contact calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeBreeds in the mountains of northeastern India, northern Myanmar, and southwestern China. It migrates south for the winter, primarily to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Sumatra.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, olive-brown upperparts, greyish flanks, yellowish bill with dark tip
Description
This medium-sized thrush is characterized by its distinctive facial pattern, including a prominent white supercilium. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in dense undergrowth, searching for invertebrates and fallen fruits. Its shy nature makes it difficult to observe in its preferred dense habitats.
