The Sichuan Thrush breeds in central Sichuan. A field study found it in coniferous and mixed forest with dense scrub or bamboo, where it tends to remain concealed rather than use open sites.
The study describes a grayish crown and forehead contrasting with warmer brown upperparts, with subtle scaly markings on the crown.
The study reports use of coniferous and mixed forest with dense scrub and bamboo. Birds tend to stay within foliage and avoid open sites.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.