Brown-headed Thrush
Turdus chrysolaus
The Brown-headed Thrush (Turdus chrysolaus) is a uncommon thrush found in 8 countries, weighing about 65 g. The brown-headed thrush, sometimes known as the brown thrush, is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
About the Brown-headed Thrush
The brown-headed thrush, sometimes known as the brown thrush, is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It breeds in Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands and Japan; it winters in south toward the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, Hainan and the northern Philippines. Its natural habitat is temperate forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Brown-headed Thrush look like?
- The brown-headed thrush, sometimes known as the brown thrush, is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
- How big is a Brown-headed Thrush?
- The Brown-headed Thrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 65 g.
- Where can you see a Brown-headed Thrush?
- The Brown-headed Thrush occurs in 8 countries, including Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, China and South Korea.
- What birds look similar to a Brown-headed Thrush?
- The Brown-headed Thrush is most easily confused with the Yellow-legged Thrush, the African Thrush and the Mountain Thrush.
- Is the Brown-headed Thrush endangered?
- The Brown-headed Thrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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