- Zoothera aurea
Identification
27cm. Black scaling on a paler white or yellow background, black band on white underwings, visible in flight.
Distribution
Taxonomy
Has in the past been considered conspecific with Scaly Thrush.
Subspecies
There are 2 subspecies[1]:
- Z. a. aurea:
- Z. a. toratugumi:
Habitat
Wet coniferous woodland.
Behaviour
Breeding
They build their cup shaped nests in trees, and 3-4 dull green eggs are laid.
Diet
The diet includes insects, earthworms and berries.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2018. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2018. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) White's Thrush. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 1 September 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/White%27s_Thrush
External Links
GSearch checked for 2020 platform.1