Dusky thrush Coloring Pages

What kind of bird is it?

The Dusky thrush is a brownish bird. It is right between a starling and a sparrow in size. It spends the summer in cold countries like Russia and comes to Japan to spend the winter. So, it is a winter bird. They often move around in flocks, and they make fun movements!

Body colors and patterns

The Dusky thrush is brownish all over.

• Its back and head are dark brown.
• Its belly is a little lighter in color. It has a tiny "scale pattern" that makes it special! This pattern helps you tell the Dusky thrush apart from other birds.
• Its face is also brown. Sometimes, it has a pattern above its eyes that looks like pale eyebrows.

Where can you find them?

In winter, you can often see the Dusky thrush in Japan. Look for them in places with grass and trees, like rice fields, farm fields, parks, and riverbanks. They are great at walking on the ground to look for bugs and earthworms to eat!

How do they move?

The Dusky thrush makes very unique movements when walking on the ground.

• It walks, stops suddenly, walks again, and stops suddenly. It does this over and over! It looks just like it is playing Red Light, Green Light.
• They say it does this to stare closely at bugs and earthworms on the ground. That way, it can eat them right away when it finds them!

What does its call sound like?

The Dusky thrush does not sing very much in Japan. But when it flies off or gets surprised, it might call out "kik-kik" or "tswee". Also, it is usually quiet without making a sound when it is on the ground.

How to Choose Colors: Try Using Different Browns!

The Dusky thrush's body is mostly brown, so if you color it using different shades of brown, it will look much more real!

• Try using a slightly darker brown to color its back, head, and wings neatly.
• If you use a lighter brown or cream color for its belly, it will look nice and bright.
• The most special feature of the Dusky thrush is its "scale pattern." After you color the belly, try drawing it carefully by making small dots or short lines with a dark brown.

How to Color for a 3D Look: Think About "Shadows" and "Light"!

Here are some tricks to make the Dusky thrush's cute, round body look real and 3D.

• Shady spots: If you layer a slightly darker brown over the main color on places like the bottom of the body, lower belly, and overlapping parts of the wings, it will look nice and round.
• Sunny spots: If you use a slightly lighter color on the middle of its back or its raised chest, it will look bright and shiny.

Make It Look Like Real Feathers!

• The Dusky thrush's feathers look like they are overlapping one by one. If you layer lines one by one with a colored pencil, the feathers will look super real!

Tips for Having Fun with Your Coloring Page!

• Express yourself freely!
  • You do not have to use real Dusky thrush colors. Color your very own colorful Dusky thrush! A pink or light blue Dusky thrush would be super cute, too.
• Try adding a background!
  • Dusky thrushes are often on the ground. If you draw things like dirt, fallen leaves, or grass in the background, your picture will be even more fun!
• Color it with your favorite colors!
  • This bird might look plain at first, but it is really fun to try out many different browns. Combine your favorite colors and have fun coloring!