About the Japanese Thrush
The Japanese thrush is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. The species is also known as the grey thrush or the Japanese grey thrush. The species was once split into two subspecies, with birds breeding in China being treated as the subspecies T. c. lateus,, but today differences are attributed to natural variation and the species is treated as being monotypic.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus cardis |
| Species Codes | japthr1, JATH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Japanese Thrush belong to?
The Japanese Thrush (Turdus cardis) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Japanese Thrush?
The Japanese thrush is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. The species is also known as the grey thrush or the Japanese grey thrush. The species was once split into two subspecies, with birds breeding in China being treated as the subspecies T. c. lateus,, but today differences are attr...
Where can I report a Japanese Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Japanese Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code japthr1, or on iNaturalist.
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