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Grey-sided Thrush
Turdus feae
Grey-sided Thrush (Turdus feae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Grey-sided Thrush (Turdus feae) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 71 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Turdus
- Species feae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 71 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Grey-sided Thrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Grey-sided Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Grey-sided Thrush (Turdus feae) is a member of the Turdidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL ne China.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 71 g, with a wing length of about 12.5 cm and a tail of around 9.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 189,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Grey-sided Thrush?
The Grey-sided Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 71 g.
Where does the Grey-sided Thrush live?
The Grey-sided Thrush is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL ne China, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Grey-sided Thrush belong to?
The Grey-sided Thrush (Turdus feae) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Grey-sided Thrush eat?
The Grey-sided Thrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Grey-sided Thrush migrate?
The Grey-sided Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Grey-sided Thrush endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Grey-sided Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the Grey-sided Thrush — including its subsong — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Grey-sided Thrush's range?
The Grey-sided Thrush has a mapped global range of about 189,000 km².
Conservation
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