Long-billed Thrush
NameLong-billed Thrush
Common NameLong-billed Thrush
Scientific NameZoothera monticola
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown to olive-brown plumage, appearing almost uniformly dark from a distance. The underparts are paler with heavy dark scaling or spotting, particularly on the flanks and belly. It has a distinctive very long, dark, and strongly decurved bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, fluty, melancholy whistles, often delivered from a hidden perch. Alarm calls include harsh 'churr' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresvery long, decurved bill, dark brown plumage, scaly underparts, large size for a thrush
Description
This large, dark thrush is easily identified by its remarkably long, decurved bill. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in dense undergrowth, searching for invertebrates. Its shy nature means it is more often heard than seen.
