What bird is a thrush?

Thrush is a common bird, belonging to the family Thrushcross of passeriformes, which is widely distributed in China and Southeast Asia.

gross feature

Thrushcross is small, with a body length of only about 12- 13 cm, but it is quite delicate. The male bird has a red head, a black nape, a brown waist, gray wings and tail, a white chest and abdomen, and some black spots at the base of the tail. The female is brown, with no red head and white chest and abdomen. In addition, the thrush's mouth is also very small.

The name thrush comes from the red color of its head, which is similar to the color of human eyebrows. The name thrush is easier to remember.

Living habits

Thrushcross is a bird that likes to live in trees. Common in parks, Woods, courtyards and other places, especially in southern China. They usually live in pairs or small groups, feeding on insects, berries and fruits. In nesting, blackbirds usually build a small nest among leaves, using ferns, fibers and other materials, and the number of eggs is generally 2-4.

In addition, the call of thrush is also very special, and it will repeatedly make a "goo goo" sound, so some people call it "thrush goo goo bird".

Cultural symbol

Thrush also has certain symbolic significance in China traditional culture. It once appeared in the poem "In the Heron Tower" by Wang Zhihuan, a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty: "The mountains cover the daytime, and the sea drains the golden river, so I want to see a thousand miles and go further." . Paintings and carvings were driven out, raindrops were collected, and no one was bald. "The image of thrush driving in this poem is considered to represent the promotion and prosperity of Wang Zhihuan's official position, so in modern times, people regard thrush as a mascot.

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In a word, thrush is a lovely bird with delicate and lovely appearance and gentle temperament, so it is also deeply loved and protected by people. In our life, maybe we can often find this lovely bird in our own garden or park.