Habitat
In breeeding season deciduous oak Quercus forest and pine Pinus forest in the mountains. From 1,000 - 1,900 m. In winters in evergreen forest. From 1,500 - 2,600 m, although there are records down to 600 m.
China (mainland) (B), India (NB), Laos (NB) (P), Myanmar (NB), Thailand (NB).
Northern China (Beijing, western and northern Hebei, Shanxi). Non-breeding north-eastern India, Myanmar, north-western Thailand.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat loss and fragmentation in both its breeding and non-breeding ranges as forests are affected by shifting agriculture, wood-collection and fires, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Often found with flocks of Eyebrowed Thrush (Turdus obscurus).
Grey-sided Thrush (Turdus feae) [XC694526]
by Oriental Stork from Doi Inthanon National Park, Summit, Thailand (call, flight call)
Grey-sided Thrush (Turdus feae) [XC138357]
by Antero Lindholm from Wuling Shan Nature Reserve, Hebei Province, China (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Eyebrowed Thrush (Turdus obscurus) which has peachy-orange flanks contrasting with a white belly. Male has a grey hood.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet