Masked laughing thrush

Masked laughing thrush

An alien species with square and black eyes.

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.

Picture of Masked laughing thrush

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.

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In the riverbed near the manager, they seem to be more active near sunset.

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Picture of Masked laughing thrush1|Square black area behind the eyes.
Square black area behind the eyes.
Picture of Masked laughing thrush2|Foraging in the bush.
Foraging in the bush.
Picture of Masked laughing thrush3|Watch out for buzzards in flocks.
Watch out for buzzards in flocks.
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