Ring ouzel / Ringdrossel (Turdus torquatus)

Ringdrossel. 2023-05-27 11.28.22 Amden Hinder Hoechi
Classification: Genus Turdus; Family Thrushes (Turdidae)
Song: Habe mit dem Buntspecht verwechselt - Ringdrossel singt 2-3 Noten - hilft das? [Link]
Song a primitive, plaintive series of short phrases. Often with only one or two syllables. Interspersed with eerie, higher pitched sounds, reminiscent of Song Thrush. [Link]
Calls: Alarm call a series of "chok-chok". Thicker and more resonant than Redwing. [Link]
Physical details: length=23-24 cm, wingspan=38-42 cm, weight=92-138 g
Habitats: Mountain
Song or calls similar to: Great spotted woodpecker.
Song: BirdID says Song a primitive, plaintive series of short phrases, often with only 1-2 syllables (I heard 2-3 in Amden, sometimes chirpy, sometimes less musical).
Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: 1-5 KHz
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC721589 - Ring Ouzel - Turdus torquatus - song.mp3 (song)


First documented observation : 2021-06-27 in Wildhaus.