Mindanao Island-Thrush
NameMindanao Island-Thrush
Common NameMindanao island-thrush
Scientific NameZoothera cinerea
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsOverall dark sooty-brown plumage, appearing almost black in some light, with a slightly paler brown head and a faint pale eye-ring. The bill is a striking bright orange-yellow, and the legs and feet are yellowish-orange.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of thin, high-pitched whistles and a harsh 'churr' alarm call, often given from dense undergrowth.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Luzon and Mindanao in the Philippines, inhabiting montane forests.
Identifying Featuresbright orange-yellow bill, yellowish-orange legs, dark sooty-brown plumage, faint pale eye-ring
Description
This shy, medium-sized thrush is characterized by its dark brown plumage, bright orange bill, and yellowish-orange legs. It typically forages on the forest floor in montane habitats, often near water.
