Brown-Headed Thrush
Turdus chrysolaus
Aves › Passeriformes › Turdidae › Turdus
Conservation status: least_concern
The brown-headed thrush, sometimes known as the brown thrush, is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It breeds in Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands and Japan; it winters in south toward the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, Hainan and the northern Philippines. Its natural habitat is temperate forests.
How To Identify
This medium-sized thrush is typically covered in overall dark brown plumage, but it is easily distinguished by a notable rusty or chestnut wash across its crown and head. Its robust build allows for quick movements through understory scrub.
Habitat
It typically inhabits deciduous and mixed forests, woodland edges, and dense scrubland in mountainous and hilly regions of East Asia.
Behaviour
This thrush forages on the ground by hopping and turning over leaf litter to search for insects, earthworms, and small invertebrates, often in small flocks during winter.
Native Range
The brown-headed thrush is native to Sakhalin the Kuril Islands and Japan.
Did You Know?
The Brown-headed Thrush is known for its melodious, flute-like song that resembles other thrush species, making it a favorite among birdwatchers in East Asia. Males often sing from exposed perches at dawn and dusk during breeding season.
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