Pale Thrush is an East Asian forest bird rather than a regular U.S. bird. This brown thrush often feeds on the ground under dense cover, showing a pale belly when it steps into view.
Appearance
Appearance
It is about 9 in (23 cm) long. The male has a grayish head, warm brown back, and a pale belly; females are browner and may show a faint eyebrow.
Voice
Its alarm calls include a thin high note followed by rougher, louder notes.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
shaded ground beneath trees
woodland edge
shaded parks
Range
It breeds in northeastern Asia, including Korea, and winters farther south in East Asia. Some also spend winter along Korea’s southern coast and on Jeju Island. It is not a regular U.S. bird.
Preferred conditions
It favors shady woods with plenty of shrubs and leaf litter.
Behavior
Diet
It searches the ground for insects, spiders, and earthworms and also eats fruit.
Activity
It usually forages alone, hopping through leaf litter and staying close to cover.