- Zoothera citrina
Identification
Males of this small thrush have uniform grey upperparts, and orange head and underparts. Females and young birds have browner upper parts.
They have a white throat and two black stripes running below the eyes. This race is known locally as the White-throated Ground Thrush.
Distribution
It is common in well-wooded areas of India, China and southeast Asia. Most populations are resident. The race Zoothera citrina cyanotus is a resident in the hills of southern India and the Western Ghats.
Taxonomy
The Orange-headed Thrush (Zoothera citrina) is a member of the thrush family, Turdidae.
Habitat
The species shows a preference for shady damp areas, and like many Zoothera thrushes, can be quite secretive.
Behaviour
Orange-headed Thrushes are omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms and fruit. They nest in trees. They do not form flocks.