Masked laughing thrush

An alien species with square and black eyes.

Scientific name	Garrulax perspicillatus
English name	Masked laughing thrush
Japanese name	顔黒画眉鳥
Classification	Aves
Classification details	Passeriformes Sylviidae
Full length	about 25cm.
Distribution	Distributed as an invasive species in the Kanto region.

Characteristics

It's chirping loudly in the bushes. It is an invasive species in Japan.
As its Japanese name suggests, the area around its eyes is square and black. It is about the same size or slightly larger than a bulbul. The color of its head is similar to that of the bulbul, but its voice and movements are different.
The base of the tail feathers is slightly light brown.

Ecology

They can be seen in flocks in parks, woodlands, riverbeds, etc. Climb to the ground and forage. It makes a loud noise, and some people say it sounds like the sound of a copy machine.

Habitat

Tama River riverbed

A flock of about 10 birds was singing noisily on the riverbed of the Tama River. Looks like it was attacked by a buzzard. makeIn the riverbed near the manager, they seem to be more active near sunset.