Turdus boulboul
The Grey-winged Blackbird (*Turdus boulboul*) is a strikingly dimorphic passerine bird belonging to the thrush family (Turdidae), notable for its distinctive appearance and melodious song. Males are predominantly glossy black with a contrasting ash-grey wing panel, a bright yellow bill, and a conspicuous yellow eye-ring, making them easily identifiable. Females, in contrast, are a more subdued brownish-olive with a paler, often streaked throat, dusky bill, and a duller eye-ring, blending well...
Found in high-altitude temperate and subtropical montane forests, primarily broadleaf evergreen or mixed forests with dense undergrowth, often near clearings or cultivation.
Omnivorous, feeding primarily on a variety of insects (beetles, grubs, ants, caterpillars), earthworms, and snails, supplemented significantly by fruits and berries, especially in winter.
Grey-winged Blackbirds are primarily diurnal, actively foraging during daylight hours, and typically roost communally in dense vegetation during the night. Their foraging strategy involves gleaning insects and worms from leaf litter on the forest floor, often flicking leaves aside with their bill...
The Grey-winged Blackbird's extensive range spans the Himalayan region and extends into parts of Southeast Asia. It breeds across the Himalayas from northern Pakistan, through Kashmir, northern India (including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh), Nepal, and Bhutan, extending eastwards into parts of n...
Least Concern
- The male Grey-winged Blackbird's striking ash-grey wing panel against its glossy black body makes it one of the most distinctive blackbirds in Asia. - Its melodious, fluty song is often compared to that of the European Common Blackbird, a testament to its musical quality. - This species underta...