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Nilgiri Thrush
Zoothera neilgherriensis
Nilgiri Thrush (Zoothera neilgherriensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Nilgiri Thrush (Zoothera neilgherriensis) is a member of the Turdidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 134 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Zoothera
- Species neilgherriensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 134 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Nilgiri 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 Nilgiri Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Nilgiri Thrush (Zoothera neilgherriensis) is a species of bird in the Turdidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR sw India.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 134 g, with a wing length of about 12.9 cm and a tail of around 9 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Nilgiri Thrush?
The Nilgiri Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 134 g.
Where does the Nilgiri Thrush live?
The Nilgiri Thrush is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR sw India, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Nilgiri Thrush belong to?
The Nilgiri Thrush (Zoothera neilgherriensis) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Nilgiri Thrush eat?
The Nilgiri Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Nilgiri Thrush migrate?
The Nilgiri Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
What sound does the Nilgiri Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the Nilgiri Thrush can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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