Sri Lanka Thrush
A species of Scaly Thrushes and Allies Scientific name : Zoothera imbricata Genus : Scaly Thrushes and Allies
Sri Lanka Thrush, A species of Scaly Thrushes and Allies
Botanical name: Zoothera imbricata
Genus: Scaly Thrushes and Allies
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The Sri Lanka thrush or Sri Lanka scaly thrush (Zoothera imbricata) is a member of the thrush family Turdidae. This bird is a non-migratory resident breeder found in south western rainforests of the island of Sri Lanka. Zoothera imbricata was formerly treated as a race of the scaly thrush. It belongs in a group, possibly a superspecies, formed by that species and Z. lunulata, Z. heinei, Z. machiki, Z. talaseae, Z. margaretae etc., Z. imbricata being smaller, longer billed and rufous below. 
Size
24 cm
Feeding Habits
Sri Lanka Thrush predominantly consumes insects and other invertebrates found within leaf litter. It forages primarily on the ground, engaging in scratching behavior amongst damp debris to find food.
Habitat
The habitat of sri Lanka Thrush is primarily dense, moist forests situated in tropical wet zones. These birds are also commonly found in smaller woodlands, shaded coffee plantations, and park-like settings, where lush vegetation provides ample resources for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
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