Tibetan Blackbird
NameTibetan Blackbird
Common NameTibetan Blackbird
Scientific NameTurdus maximus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)135
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely glossy black with a bright orange-yellow bill and a prominent yellow eye-ring. Females are duller, dark brownish-black, often with a dusky or dull yellowish bill and a less distinct eye-ring. Juveniles resemble females but may have some streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, fluty, and varied melody, similar to the Common Blackbird but often described as more robust and powerful. It also has a variety of chattering and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and on the Tibetan Plateau, from northern Pakistan east through Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of India and China, typically at elevations between 2,500 and 4,800 meters.
Identifying Featureslarge size, dark plumage, yellow bill, high-altitude habitat, fluty song
Description
The Tibetan Blackbird is a large, dark thrush species inhabiting high-altitude regions of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau. Males are glossy black with a bright yellow bill and eye-ring, while females are duller brownish-black with a less vibrant bill. They are often seen foraging on the ground for invertebrates and fruits.
