Pied Thrush
NamePied Thrush
Common NamePied Thrush
Scientific NameGeokichla wardii
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, upperparts, and breast, with a prominent white supercilium and white wing-bars. The belly and flanks are white with heavy black spotting. Females and immatures are duller, brownish-olive above with a buffy supercilium and mottled underparts. Both sexes have a bright orange-yellow bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a clear, fluty, whistling melody, often with repeated phrases. Alarm calls are typically sharp 'chak' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Himalayas (northern India, Nepal, Bhutan) and migrates to lower elevations and southern India, including Sri Lanka, for the winter.
Identifying FeaturesStriking black and white plumage (male), Prominent white supercilium, Bright orange-yellow bill, Spotted white belly and flanks
Description
The Pied Thrush is a medium-sized thrush known for its striking black and white plumage, particularly in males. It is a migratory species, breeding in the Himalayas and wintering in southern India and Sri Lanka, where it forages on the forest floor.
