Song Thrush
NameSong Thrush
Common NameSong Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus philomelos
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)34.5
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)78.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly plain brown. Underparts are creamy white to buff, densely covered with dark brown, arrow-shaped or triangular spots, particularly prominent on the breast and flanks. A faint pale supercilium is often visible.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a loud, clear, and highly varied series of musical phrases, often repeated two to four times. It incorporates a wide range of notes, trills, and imitations. Alarm calls include a sharp 'tsip' or 'chook'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across most of Europe, Russia, and parts of North Africa and the Middle East. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, while western and southern populations are largely resident. It has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily spotted breast with arrow-shaped markings, Plain brown upperparts, Melodious, repetitive song, Upright posture when foraging on the ground
Description
The Song Thrush is a medium-sized thrush with a plain brown back and a distinctive creamy-white breast heavily marked with dark, arrow-shaped spots. It is renowned for its rich, varied, and often repeated melodic song, typically foraging on the ground for invertebrates and berries.
