Key information
The red-throated thrush (Turdus ruficollis) is a passerine bird in the thrush family, migratory Asian species. It is a large thrush with a plain grey back and reddish underwings. The adult male has a red throat. Females and young birds lack the bib, but have black-streaked underparts.
Length : 24–27 cm
Weight : 63-103 g
Population : The population trend is difficult to determine because of uncertainty over the impacts of habitat modification on population sizes.
Habitat: mainly Sshrubland, grassland, forest, artificial
Diet: Invertebrates and, mainly in autumn and winter, berries and some seeds
Location
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