
Tibetan Blackbird
A species of True thrushes Scientific name : Turdus maximus Genus : True thrushes
Tibetan Blackbird, A species of True thrushes
Botanical name: Turdus maximus
Genus: True thrushes
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Description

The Tibetan blackbird (Turdus maximus) is a member of the thrush family Turdidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the common blackbird. It is found in the Himalayas from northern Pakistan to southeastern Tibet. It is strikingly different from the common blackbird, being relatively large at 23–28 centimetres (9.1–11.0 inches) length. It also differs from the common blackbird by its complete lack of eye-ring and reduced song.

Size
28 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Tibetan Blackbird's diet consists of earthworms, molluscs, insects, caterpillars, small lizards, and plant matter like fruit, berries, and seeds. It forages on the ground, adept at navigating rocky terrains, especially near melting snow. Feeding behaviors include foraging in small groups during late summer.
Habitat
Tibetan Blackbird thrive in subalpine environments, favoring bushy patches of dwarf juniper and rhododendron scrub. These birds are commonly found on steep, grassy, and rocky slopes, as well as in alpine meadows adjacent to the upper boundary of forests. In the colder season, tibetan Blackbird descend to slightly lower elevations, taking refuge in shrubs and juniper habitats.
Dite type
Omnivorous


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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Thrushes Genus
True thrushes Species
Tibetan Blackbird