Naumann's Thrush
NameNaumann's Thrush
Common NameNaumann's Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus naumanni
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)34.5
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brown, contrasting with a white supercilium and a dark malar stripe. Underparts are white, heavily spotted and streaked with rufous-brown, particularly on the breast and flanks. The rump and tail often show a rufous-chestnut wash.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of fluty whistles and trills. Calls include a harsh 'chack' or 'churr' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in central and eastern Siberia. Winters primarily in East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, with occasional vagrants further west.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown spotting on white underparts, White supercilium (eyebrow stripe), Brown upperparts, Rufous wash on flanks and rump
Description
The Naumann's Thrush is a medium-sized thrush known for its distinctive rufous-brown and white plumage. It typically forages on the ground in open areas, often in flocks during migration and winter.
