Izu Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus celaenops Genus : True thrushes
Izu Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus celaenops
Genus: True thrushes
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The Izu thrush is about 23cm long. Their back and tails are black and they have a yellow eye-ring and bill, brown wings, and a rust-red chest. The males have darker plumage than that of the females. 
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Izu Thrush primarily feed on small animals, including earthworms and insects, and consume a variety of fruits such as cherries and mulberries. Their foraging methods are adapted to this diet, though specific behaviors and preferences remain unique to the species.
Habitat
The izu Thrush's habitat includes mature deciduous woodlands and laurel forests characterized by a robust canopy and minimal shrubbery. It inhabits regions where forest types may vary, including camellia orchards and mixed forests where juniper and rhododendron grow. While avoiding dense bamboo undergrowth, the izu Thrush frequents open adjacent areas, such as agricultural land, undisturbed gardens, and roadsides.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The Izu thrush is an endemic bird of Japan. They are mostly found on the Izu Islands that are between Oshima and Aogashima. Some individuals are found on the Ryukyu Islands of Yaku-shima and Tokara. During the winter, a few birds migrate to Honshu and Shikoku.
Species Status
The izu thrush is described as a vulnerable species by the IUCN Red List. There are between 2500 and 9999 thousand mature individuals and the population is decreasing, though it is not severely fragmented. The amount and/or quality of their habitat is decreasing. They are threatened by volcanoes, roads, railroads, wood plantations, tourism areas, and both native and invasive species and diseases.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
Izu Thrush 
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