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Izu thrush

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Kingdom
  
Order
  
Passeriformes

Genus
  
Turdus

Higher classification
  
True thrush

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Turdidae

Scientific name
  
Turdus celaenops

Rank
  
Species

Izu thrush orientalbirdimagesorgimagesdatamiyakejima12jpg

Similar
  
Bird, Somali thrush, Yemen thrush, Rufous‑collared thrush, Chestnut‑bellied thrush

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The Izu thrush or Izu Islands thrush (Turdus celaenops) is a thrush native to the Izu and Ryukyu Islands of Japan, in particular, Hachijojima, Mikurajima, and Miyakejima in the former chain, and Yakushima and the Tokara Islands in the latter. This species is absent from the main islands of Japan, and due to its limited range, is listed in the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable.

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Reaching a length of approximately 23 cm, the Izu thrush has a distinctive dark plumage, with a black head and tail contrasting with yellow eye-ring and bill, chestnut brown wings, and a rust-red belly. This color pattern often elicits comparisons to the American robin.

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References

Izu thrush Wikipedia