Pale Thrush
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus pallidus Genus : True thrushes
Pale Thrush, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus pallidus
Genus: True thrushes
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Description
The pale thrush (Turdus pallidus) is a passerine bird of the eastern Palearctic belonging to the genus Turdus in the thrush family Turdidae. It is closely related to the eye-browed thrush and grey-backed thrush. It is 23 cm long. The feet are pale pinkish-brown and the bill is grey above and yellow below. The male is brown above with a blue-grey head and throat. The underparts are pale brown, darker on the flanks and whitish on the belly and undertail-coverts. The flight feathers of the wing are dark grey and the underwing-coverts are grey or white. The tail is dark grey with white tips to the outer feathers. The female is similar to the male but duller with a browner head and pale throat. It has harsh chuck-chuck and see-ip calls and a bubbling alarm call. It breeds in south-east Siberia, north-east China and Korea and may breed in Japan, especially on Tsushima Island. It is largely migratory, wintering in southern and central Japan, South Korea and southern China, occasionally reaching as far as Yunnan, Taiwan and the Philippines. It inhabits forests, scrub, gardens and parks. It is a shy bird which keeps to cover. It can occur in large flocks on migration, particularly where there are berries. 
Size
23 cm
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Feeding Habits
Pale Thrush primarily feasts on insects, especially beetles, along with spiders and worms. Additionally, pale Thrush consumes fruits, berries, and seeds, showcasing an omnivorous diet. While foraging, pale Thrush applies adept hunting techniques, with no unique dietary adaptations of note.
Habitat
Pale Thrush typically resides in montane and submontane regions, frequenting both pine and deciduous forests, as well as spruce and fir-pine woodlands. They adapt well to thickets and secondary vegetation and can be found in parks and gardens, evidencing their compatibility with urban and suburban environments. This species is known for its inclination towards dense coverage, displaying a preference for keeping concealed. During migratory periods, pale Thrush often congregates in large flocks in areas abundant with berry-producing flora. In the winter, their habitat expands to lowland forests, forest edges, and open woodlands, highlighting their flexible habitat preferences.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
Pale Thrush 
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