Dusky Thrush

Overview

Dusky Thrush (Turdus eunomus) is a species of Thrushes (Turdidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A thrush with dark scaling and a white eyebrow stripe; winters in flocks in East Asian open country; feeds on berries and invertebrates; a common winter visitor.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Turdus; binomial: Turdus eunomus; authority: Temminck, 1831. Typical size: 22-25cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: India to Japan.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Split from Turdus naumanni accepted by Chesser et al. (2020), NACC 2020-C-13.