Sichuan Thrush
NameSichuan Thrush
Common NameSichuan Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus mupinensis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)36
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown to rufous-brown, with a browner head and nape. Underparts are white with prominent, bold blackish-brown spotting on the breast and flanks. It features a distinct white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a white malar stripe, with a dark bill and yellowish legs.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, fluty, and melodious phrases, often incorporating repeated notes. Common calls include a sharp 'tchuk' or 'tsip' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and western China, primarily found in the provinces of Sichuan, Gansu, and Shaanxi. It breeds at high altitudes and moves to lower elevations during winter.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily spotted breast and flanks, Brown upperparts, Distinct white supercilium and malar stripe, Found in mountainous forests of central China
Description
The Sichuan Thrush is a medium-sized thrush characterized by its heavily spotted underparts and brown upperparts. It is a shy, ground-foraging bird typically found in the dense undergrowth of mountainous forests in central China.
