Long-tailed Thrush
Zoothera dixoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTurdidae (Thrushes)
- GenusZoothera (Asian Thrushes)
- SpeciesZoothera dixoni (Long-tailed Thrush)
About the Long-tailed Thrush
The long-tailed thrush (Zoothera dixoni) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found from the central and eastern Himalayas to south-central and south-western China. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
The scientific name, Zoothera dixoni, is named after ornithologist Charles Dixon. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Long-tailed Thrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 2 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Long-tailed Thrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Long-tailed Thrush sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Long-tailed Thrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Long-tailed Thrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park in our monthly data.