Indian Blackbird
Turdus simillimus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Turdidae
About
The Indian blackbird is a member of the thrush family Turdidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the common blackbird. It is found only in India and Sri Lanka. The subspecies from most of the Indian subcontinent, simillimus, nigropileus, bourdilloni and spencei, are small, only 19–20 centimetres long, and have broad eye-rings. They also differ in proportions, wing formula, egg colour and voice from the common blackbird.
Fun Fact
simillimus) is resident up to 2,000 metres in the Western Ghats from Biligirirangans and Nilgiris till about Nelliampathies where it integrates with Bourdillon's blackbird.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to montane forests of Sri Lanka.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance