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Ashy Thrush
Geokichla cinerea
Ashy Thrush (Geokichla cinerea) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Ashy Thrush (Geokichla cinerea) is a member of the Turdidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 63 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 Geokichla
- Species cinerea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 63 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ashy Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Ashy Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Ashy Thrush (Geokichla cinerea) belongs to the Turdidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Luzon group and Mindoro (n Philippines).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 63 g, with a wing length of about 11.4 cm and a tail of around 7.1 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 115,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ashy Thrush?
The Ashy Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 63 g.
Where does the Ashy Thrush live?
The Ashy Thrush is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Luzon group and Mindoro (n Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ashy Thrush belong to?
The Ashy Thrush (Geokichla cinerea) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Ashy Thrush eat?
The Ashy Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Ashy Thrush migrate?
The Ashy Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Ashy 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.
How large is the Ashy Thrush's range?
The Ashy Thrush has a mapped global range of about 115,000 km².
Conservation
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