Scaly Thrush
NameScaly Thrush
Common NameScaly Thrush
Scientific NameZoothera dauma
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)140
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brown with prominent blackish crescent-shaped scaling. Underparts are whitish with heavy black crescentic scaling, particularly on the breast and flanks, creating a striking scaly appearance. It has a pale eye-ring and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, fluty, whistling notes, often repeated. Alarm calls are typically harsh churring sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Asia, from Siberia and Japan south through China, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. Some populations are migratory.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive scaly plumage pattern over the entire body, Brown upperparts with black scaling, Whitish underparts with heavy black crescentic scaling, Pale eye-ring, Terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
The Scaly Thrush is a medium-sized thrush known for its distinctive 'scaly' plumage pattern. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in damp areas, searching for invertebrates.
