About the Chestnut Thrush
The chestnut thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It breeds in the western Himalayas and central/southwestern China; it winters in Eastern Himalaya and northern Southeast Asia. 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 rubrocanus |
| Species Codes | chethr1, CHTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Thrush belong to?
The Chestnut Thrush (Turdus rubrocanus) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Thrush?
The chestnut thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It breeds in the western Himalayas and central/southwestern China; it winters in Eastern Himalaya and northern Southeast Asia. Its natural habitat is temperate forests....
Where can I report a Chestnut Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chethr1, or on iNaturalist.
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