Brown-headed Thrush
Turdus chrysolaus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTurdidae (Thrushes)
- GenusTurdus (Typical Thrushes)
- SpeciesTurdus chrysolaus (Brown-headed Thrush)
About the Brown-headed Thrush
The brown-headed thrush (Turdus chrysolaus), 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.
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Recent sightings of Brown-headed Thrush in Taroko 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 | Nikko National Park | 🇯🇵 Japan | |
| 2 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown-headed Thrush in Taroko National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Brown-headed Thrush sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 140 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown-headed Thrush in Taroko National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Brown-headed Thrush in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.