Dusky Thrush

Turdus eunomus

This is a shy, medium to large thrush, similar in size and stance to the common Song Thrush found throughout Europe.

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Visual Identification

Appearance

The Dusky Thrush is a medium-sized bird with distinctive plumage. Its upperparts are dark brown, contrasting with a white eyebrow and black-streaked white underparts. The sides of the breast and flanks are marked with bold black crescents.

Both sexes have similar plumage, though females may be slightly duller. Juveniles are browner overall with less distinct markings. In winter, adults develop buff-tipped feathers, giving them a slightly scaly appearance.

Size

Length

23cm to 25cm

Wingspan

36cm to 40cm

Weight

65g to 90g

Colours

Males and females have similar plumage

Primary Colour

Brown Black White

Secondary Colour

Buff Grey

Beak Colour

Black Yellow

Leg Colour

Brown

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Dusky Thrush can be found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Dusky Thrush is not typically found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Dusky Thrush is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Dusky Thrush is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Dusky Thrush is not typically found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Dusky Thrush is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Dusky Thrush can be found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Dusky Thrush is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Dusky Thrush can be found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Dusky Thrush is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Dusky Thrush is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Dusky Thrush is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

Dusky Thrushes breed in the taiga and tundra regions of eastern Siberia. Their summer habitat includes open coniferous forests, forest edges, and scrubland near water bodies. During winter, they migrate to eastern and southeastern Asia.

In their wintering grounds, they inhabit various habitats, including woodlands, orchards, and agricultural areas. Rare vagrants occasionally appear in western Europe, including the UK, typically during autumn migration.

Elevation Range

Sea level to 3,000 meters

Climate zones

Subarctic, Temperate, Subtropical

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Dusky Thrush. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
How birds move around during different seasons