About the Malayan Whistling Thrush
The Malayan whistling thrush or Malaysian whistling-thrush is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Malay Peninsula. Due primarily to habitat loss, its population is thought to be in decline.
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The species is monotypic. Its length is 25–26 cm (9.8–10.2 in). The length of the wings of the male is 14–15 cm (5.5–5.9 in). The wing length of the female is 13 cm (5.1 in). Its weight is 87–105 g (3.1–3.7 oz). The male is mostly black-blue. Parts of the head are deep purplish-blue. There is a patch of metallic blue in the lesser coverts. The male and female are very similar. The female is slightly browner and slightly smaller. The juvenile is sootier.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Thailand.
When to see it
Peak activity in August · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Shiny Whistling ThrushMyophonus melanurusThe shiny whistling thrush is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Brown-winged Whistling ThrushMyophonus castaneusThe brown-winged whistling thrush, also known as the Sumatran whistling thrush or chestnut-winged whistling thrush, is a passerine bird belonging to the whistling thrush genus Myophonus in the family Muscicapidae.
Sri Lanka Whistling ThrushMyophonus blighiThe Sri Lanka whistling thrush is a whistling thrush in the family Muscicapidae.
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