Sri Lanka Thrush
NameSri Lanka Thrush
Common NameSri Lanka Thrush
Scientific NameZoothera imbricata
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown with prominent blackish-brown scaling, giving a scaly appearance. Underparts are paler, yellowish-buff to white, heavily marked with dark brown crescentic or chevron-shaped scales, particularly on the breast and flanks. The face is also scaled, and it has a dark eye and bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, fluty, whistled notes, often repeated. It also produces various alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the wet zone forests of southwestern Sri Lanka, typically found in dense evergreen montane and lowland rainforests.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive scaly plumage pattern over entire body, Dark brown upperparts with yellowish-buff, heavily scaled underparts, Dark eye and bill, Ground-dwelling behavior in dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Sri Lanka Thrush is a medium-sized, shy forest bird known for its distinctive scaly plumage. It typically forages on the forest floor, searching for invertebrates among leaf litter in dense, damp habitats.
