Scaly Thrush

Zoothera dauma

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Emberizidae

Size:

23 to 27 centimeters

Weight:

60 to 100 grams

Taxonomy:

(Latham, 1790)

Short Description:

The Scaly Thrush (Zoothera dauma) is a medium-sized bird with brownish plumage featuring distinctive scalloped patterns on its feathers, giving it its name. It has a long, slender bill and a buffy underside. This bird is known for its melodious flute-like song, often heard during the breeding season.

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In Pakistan, the Scaly Thrush is primarily found in forested areas, including coniferous and mixed forests, as well as in scrublands and gardens. Its distribution spans across the northern regions of Pakistan, including the foothills of the Himalayas and the mountainous areas of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Scaly Thrushes are typically shy and secretive birds, often foraging on the forest floor for insects, worms, and berries. They are known to be territorial during the breeding season, with males defending their territories through singing and displays. Outside of the breeding season, they may form loose flocks for foraging. These birds are mainly active during the early morning and late evening hours, seeking cover in dense vegetation during the day.