Song Thrush

Turdus philomelos

(T. p. philomelos)

Armenian Name:	Երքող կեռնեխ

See Plate 47 for Song Thrush and other similar species

Resident Status:	Year-round resident
Abundance:	Uncommon
Length:	23 cm, Wing Span:33-36 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 259.
Description:	Brown thrush with dull orange underwing coverts visible in flight.
Adult:	Uniform brown upperparts; off-white underparts boldly spotted with black.
Juvenile:	Numerous pale spots and streaks above; more diffuse spots below.
Similar Species:	Differs from Mistle Thrush by smaller size and orange underwing coverts visible in flight. Differs from Redwing by plain face and orange, not red, underwing coverts.
Behavior:	Rather secretive and solitary, usually feeding near or in dense vegetation.
Habitat:	Deciduous woodland in mountains, scrubby steppe, orchards, gardens.
Food:	Invertebrates, berries.
Nest:	Clay-lined cup of grass in bush or tree.
Eggs:	27 mm, 3-5, greenish-blue, black-brown spots.