About the Brown-headed Thrush
The brown-headed thrush, sometimes known as the brown thrush, is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It breeds in Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands and Japan; it winters in south toward the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, Hainan and the northern Philippines. Its natural habitat is temperate forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus chrysolaus |
| Species Codes | brhthr1, BHTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-headed Thrush belong to?
The Brown-headed Thrush (Turdus chrysolaus) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-headed Thrush?
The brown-headed thrush, sometimes known as the brown thrush, is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It breeds in Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands and Japan; it winters in south toward the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, Hainan and the northern Philippines. Its natural habitat is temperate forests....
Where can I report a Brown-headed Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-headed Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brhthr1, or on iNaturalist.
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