Natumann's Thrush

Natumann's Thrush

Walks or stops on the ground.

Characteristics

Wild birds that can be seen all over Japan, such as riverbeds and parks. The top of the head and back are brown, and the belly is mottled in black and white. The beak is yellow at the base and black at the tip. It is about the size of a bulbul and walks or perches on the ground on warm winter and spring days. You can often see them digging in the ground with their bodies bent in a dogleg shape. When approaching a certain distance, it warns and jumps up while chirping. Sometimes perched on a branch.

Picture of Natumann's Thrush

Ecology

Inhabits grasslands, riverbeds, and parks. They eat insects and plant seeds on the ground. They fly to Japan in winter to overwinter. Depending on the amount of food in the vicinity, they may act alone or in groups.

Habitat

Often seen along the Asakawa River in Hachioji City. It's relatively easy to find because it appears in places where low grass grows instead of bushes. It is easy to recognize even from a distance because it is characterized by the way it moves while bouncing. In Asakawa, it often appears not only in the grasslands, but also on the riverbanks full of stones.

Video

The video of thrush.

I was hitting the ground.

Pictures

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Picture of Natumann's Thrush1|The back is brown.
The back is brown.
Picture of Natumann's Thrush2|Found in low grasslands.
Found in low grasslands.
Picture of Natumann's Thrush3|It's also walking in the park.
It's also walking in the park.
Picture of Natumann's Thrush4|I also see them on the river bank.
I also see them on the river bank.
Picture of Natumann's Thrush5|Seen from the side, it has a round belly.
Seen from the side, it has a round belly.
Picture of Natumann's Thrush6|It's on earthy ground.
It's on earthy ground.
Picture of Natumann's Thrush7|White to the back of the eyebrows.
White to the back of the eyebrows.
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