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Red-throated Thrush

Turdus ruficollis · Legendary · +50 points per sighting
Red-throated Thrush (Turdus ruficollis)

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Fields, gardens (extreme vagrant).
Diet: Worms, berries.
Best time to spot: Asian; rusty throat.

When to look

A rare visitor, not a resident. There is no dependable season, though most rarities are found during spring and autumn migration. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.

How rare is it?

The Red-throated Thrush sits in our Legendary tier for the UK: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.

Recent UK sightings

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