Pied Thrush
Geokichla wardii
Pied Thrush (Geokichla wardii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Pied Thrush (Geokichla wardii) is a member of the Turdidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 58.6 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 Geokichla
- Species wardii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 58.6 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Pied 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 Pied Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Pied Thrush (Geokichla wardii) is a species of bird in the Turdidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Himalayas to Sri Lanka.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 58.6 g, with a wing length of about 11.4 cm and a tail of around 7.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 97,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Pied Thrush?
The Pied Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 58.6 g.
Where does the Pied Thrush live?
The Pied Thrush is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Himalayas to Sri Lanka, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Pied Thrush belong to?
The Pied Thrush (Geokichla wardii) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Pied Thrush eat?
The Pied Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Pied Thrush migrate?
The Pied Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Pied 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 Pied Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the Pied Thrush — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Pied Thrush's range?
The Pied Thrush has a mapped global range of about 97,000 km².
Conservation
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