White-necked Thrush
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White-necked Thrush ( Turdus albocinctus ) |
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The white-necked thrush ( Turdus albocinctus ) is a songbird from the thrush family (Turdidae).
features
The bird measures 26–28 cm and weighs around 100 g. The male is black with a very broad white collar that reaches below the chin and chest and a yellow beak. The legs are yellow-orange.
Occurrence
The white-necked thrush is restricted to the Indian subcontinent from Bangladesh , Bhutan , Myanmar and Nepal to Pakistan . It prefers subtropical or tropical moist mountain forests and bush savannah.
behavior
The breeding season is from March to July. The thrush feeds on insects and earthworms, but also on fruits and berries.
Hazardous situation
The white-necked thrush is not considered to be endangered ( Least Concern ).
Web links
Commons : White-necked Thrush - Collection of images, videos, and audio files
- Videos, photos and sound recordings for Turdus albocinctus in the Internet Bird Collection