Orange-headed Thrush (Zoothera citrina) 20.5 - 23.5 cm

Amongst the list of much sort after species during the bird migration season. Birders and bird photographers alike are attracted by the bright orange color of the plumage which cover approx 80% of it's head, breast & belly, except for it's wings which are bluish-grey.

Orange-headed Thrush ( zoothera citrina ) 20 - 23 cm

The new season for migratory birds has begun in ernest. Together with countless other avian species flying southwards from their homelands in the northern hemisphere, the Orange-headed Thrush is one of the most vibrant insofar as color of plumage goes. The orange color of the plumage glistens under the sun and is a great sight to behold. 

The following pictures further demonstrates what I have said.

The Orange-headed Thrush (Zoothera citrina) 20.5 - 23.5 cm

The Orange-headed Thrush ( Zoothera citrina) 20.5 - 23.5 cm

These two brightly colored and beautiful birds are also migrants from the winter in the northern hemisphere and they fly southward in search of cool weather in the montane forests as their temporary home. When migrating they could be found in broadleaved evergreen forests and at altitudes of up to 1500 meters above sea level.   

Here are photos of both the Male and Female OHT respectively.

   The pics below are that of the female.

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The Orange-headed Thrush (Zoothera citrina) 20.5 - 23.5 cm

Winter migrants are making their way to warmer climate and many birds from the northern hemisphere have arrived in various part of Malaysia. One notable migrant is the Orange-headed Thrush (OHT).

The natural habitat are broadleaved evergreen forests and thickets up to 1500 meters above sea level.

Pictures below are that of the male and female OHT.   

   OHT (Female)

OHT (Male)


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