Gray-winged Blackbird
NameGray-winged Blackbird
Common NameGray-winged Blackbird
Scientific NameTurdus boulboul
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)100
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely glossy black with conspicuous pale grey patches on the greater and median wing coverts and secondaries. The bill is bright orange-yellow, and the legs are orange. Females are duller, brownish-black with less distinct grey wing markings and a duller bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a rich, melodious, fluty song, often delivered from a prominent perch. It also produces various chattering and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, from northern Pakistan east through northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and into parts of Southeast Asia including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying Featuresglossy black plumage (male), prominent pale grey wing patches, bright orange bill, orange legs, medium thrush size
Description
The Gray-winged Blackbird is a medium-sized thrush, with males displaying striking glossy black plumage contrasted by prominent pale grey wing patches and a bright orange bill. It typically forages on the ground or in trees, feeding on a mixed diet of insects and fruits.
