Sichuan Thrush
Zoothera griseiceps
Sichuan Thrush (Zoothera griseiceps) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Sichuan Thrush (Zoothera griseiceps) is a member of the Turdidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 98.2 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 Zoothera
- Species griseiceps
Quick facts
- Weight
- 98.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sichuan Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Sichuan Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sichuan Thrush (Zoothera griseiceps) is a member of the Turdidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR sc China and nw Vietnam.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 98.2 g, with a wing length of about 13.8 cm and a tail of around 9.6 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 64,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sichuan Thrush?
The Sichuan Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 98.2 g.
Where does the Sichuan Thrush live?
The Sichuan Thrush is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR sc China and nw Vietnam, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sichuan Thrush belong to?
The Sichuan Thrush (Zoothera griseiceps) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Sichuan Thrush eat?
The Sichuan Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Sichuan Thrush migrate?
The Sichuan Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sichuan 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 Sichuan Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the Sichuan 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 Sichuan Thrush's range?
The Sichuan Thrush has a mapped global range of about 64,000 km².
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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