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Chestnut-capped Thrush
Geokichla interpres
Chestnut-capped Thrush (Geokichla interpres) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Chestnut-capped Thrush (Geokichla interpres) is a member of the Turdidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 81.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Geokichla
- Species interpres
Where it lives
Southern Thailand to Sulu Arch. (southern Philippines), Borneo, Java and Lombok, Sumbawa and Flores (west to central Lesser Sundas)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 81.9 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chestnut-capped 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 Chestnut-capped Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Chestnut-capped Thrush (Geokichla interpres) is a member of the Turdidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s Thailand to Sulu Arch. (s Philippines), Borneo, Java and Lombok, Sumbawa and Flores (w to c Lesser Sundas).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 81.9 g, with a wing length of about 10.2 cm and a tail of around 5.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 675,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Chestnut-capped Thrush?
The Chestnut-capped Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 81.9 g.
Where does the Chestnut-capped Thrush live?
The Chestnut-capped Thrush is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s Thailand to Sulu Arch. (s Philippines), Borneo, Java and Lombok, Sumbawa and Flores (w to c Lesser Sundas), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Chestnut-capped Thrush belong to?
The Chestnut-capped Thrush (Geokichla interpres) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Chestnut-capped Thrush eat?
The Chestnut-capped Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Chestnut-capped Thrush migrate?
The Chestnut-capped Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Chestnut-capped Thrush endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Chestnut-capped Thrush's range?
The Chestnut-capped Thrush has a mapped global range of about 675,000 km².
Conservation
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