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Sri Lanka Thrush
Zoothera imbricata
Sri Lanka Thrush (Zoothera imbricata) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Sri Lanka Thrush (Zoothera imbricata) 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 imbricata
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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Sri Lanka Thrush (Zoothera imbricata) is a species of bird in the Turdidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Sri Lanka.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 134 g, with a wing length of about 12.2 cm and a tail of around 7.5 cm.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 6,316 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sri Lanka Thrush?
The Sri Lanka Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 134 g.
Where does the Sri Lanka Thrush live?
The Sri Lanka Thrush is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Sri Lanka, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Sri Lanka Thrush belong to?
The Sri Lanka Thrush (Zoothera imbricata) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Sri Lanka Thrush eat?
The Sri Lanka Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Sri Lanka Thrush migrate?
The Sri Lanka Thrush is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
How large is the Sri Lanka Thrush's range?
The Sri Lanka Thrush has a mapped global range of about 6,316 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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