Appearance
The sexes are similar, 27–31 cm long, with black scaling on a paler white or yellowish background. The most striking identification feature in flight is the black band on the white underwings, a feature shared with Siberian thrush. The male has a song which is a loud, far-carrying mechanical whistle, with 5-10 second pauses between each one second long phrase ''twee...tuuu....tuuu....tuuu''.Distribution
It breeds in wet coniferous taiga, mainly in the Himalayas through Malaysia .Behavior
The scaly thrush is very secretive, preferring dense cover. It nests in trees, laying three or four dull green eggs in a neat cup nest. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms and berries.Habitat
It breeds in wet coniferous taiga, mainly in the Himalayas through Malaysia .References:
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