Chestnut-capped Thrush
Geokichla interpres
The Chestnut-capped Thrush (Geokichla interpres) is a legendary thrush found in 2 countries, weighing about 82 g. The chestnut-capped thrush lives in forests and woodlands of Southeast Asia.
About the Chestnut-capped Thrush
The chestnut-capped thrush lives in forests and woodlands of Southeast Asia. It is a songbird species in the family Turdidae. Traditionally, it has included the Enggano thrush as a subspecies, but a recent review recommended treating them as separate. Consequently, the chestnut-capped thrush is monotypic.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Malaysia.
When to see it
Best months: April, May, July, August, September, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Chestnut-capped Thrush look like?
- The chestnut-capped thrush lives in forests and woodlands of Southeast Asia.
- How big is a Chestnut-capped Thrush?
- The Chestnut-capped Thrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 82 g.
- Where can you see a Chestnut-capped Thrush?
- The Chestnut-capped Thrush occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Chestnut-capped Thrush?
- The Chestnut-capped Thrush is most easily confused with the Chestnut-backed Thrush, the Red-backed Thrush and the Black-eared Ground Thrush.
- Is the Chestnut-capped Thrush endangered?
- The Chestnut-capped Thrush is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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