Birds

Spot-winged Thrush

Spot-winged Thrush

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Spot-winged Thrush is an endemic species to Sri Lanka, distinguished by the pale spotting on its wings, which contrasts with its olive-brown body and faintly spotted underparts.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and dense submontane forests of Sri Lanka, particularly in the central highlands.
How to spot
Search the undergrowth and leaf litter in undisturbed montane forests. Its wing spots are a key identification feature. It can be shy, so quiet observation is beneficial.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon when actively foraging on the forest floor.
This thrush is a popular target for birdwatchers visiting Sri Lanka, highly sought after for its unique appearance and endemic status.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

100

Bougainville Thrush

Thrushes and Allies
File:Cocoa Thrush (Turdus fumigatus) (4089502547).jpg
100

Cocoa Thrush

Thrushes and Allies
100

Rusty-backed Thrush

Thrushes and Allies
File:Zoothera heinrichi 107806041.jpg
100

Geomalia

Thrushes and Allies
File:Turdus celaenops 60369535.jpg
100

Izu Thrush

Thrushes and Allies
File:Aztec Thrush (Ridgwayia pinicola).jpg
100

Aztec Thrush

Thrushes and Allies
File:Zoothera everetti - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 296278189.jpeg
100

Everett's Thrush

Thrushes and Allies
File:Turdus naumanni.JPG
100

Naumann's Thrush

Thrushes and Allies
File:Karoo Thrush (Turdus smithi) (31967803894).jpg
100

Karoo Thrush

Thrushes and Allies
File:Kurrichane Thrush (Turdus libonyana), bathing after the big storm of the previous night.jpg
100

Kurrichane Thrush

Thrushes and Allies