Orange-sided Thrush
Geokichla peronii
The Orange-sided Thrush (Geokichla peronii) is a rare thrush found in 2 countries, weighing about 50 g. The orange-sided thrush or orange-banded thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
About the Orange-sided Thrush
The orange-sided thrush or orange-banded thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found on Timor island and the southern Maluku Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Orange-sided Thrush look like?
- The orange-sided thrush or orange-banded thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
- How big is an Orange-sided Thrush?
- The Orange-sided Thrush is a small sized bird weighing about 50 g.
- Where can you see an Orange-sided Thrush?
- The Orange-sided Thrush occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Timor-Leste.
- What birds look similar to an Orange-sided Thrush?
- The Orange-sided Thrush is most easily confused with the Abyssinian Ground Thrush, the Ashy Thrush and the Spotted Ground Thrush.
- Is the Orange-sided Thrush endangered?
- The Orange-sided Thrush is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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