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Dusky Thrush
Turdus eunomus
Dusky Thrush (Turdus eunomus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Dusky Thrush (Turdus eunomus) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 73.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Turdus
- Species eunomus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 73.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Dusky Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Dusky Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Dusky Thrush (Turdus eunomus) is a species of bird in the Turdidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL nc to ne Russia.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 73.2 g, with a wing length of about 12.7 cm and a tail of around 8.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 4.4 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Dusky Thrush?
The Dusky Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 73.2 g.
Where does the Dusky Thrush live?
The Dusky Thrush is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL nc to ne Russia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Dusky Thrush belong to?
The Dusky Thrush (Turdus eunomus) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Dusky Thrush eat?
The Dusky Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Dusky Thrush migrate?
The Dusky Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Dusky Thrush endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Dusky Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the Dusky Thrush — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Dusky Thrush's range?
The Dusky Thrush has a mapped global range of about 4.4 million km².
Conservation
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