Blue Whistling-Thrush
Blue Whistling-Thrush
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jenny van Dorland
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A widespread and striking large thrush, known for its iridescent blue-purple plumage and loud, clear whistling song.
Where to spot
Mountainous and hilly regions across a vast range from Central Asia, through the Himalayas, to Southeast Asia and Indonesia, typically near streams.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, human-like whistling song. Look for it perching on rocks in streams, or on bridges, often flicking its tail.
When to spot
Year-round resident throughout its range. Most vocal at dawn and dusk.
Where to spot
Mountainous and hilly regions across a vast range from Central Asia, through the Himalayas, to Southeast Asia and Indonesia, typically near streams.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, human-like whistling song. Look for it perching on rocks in streams, or on bridges, often flicking its tail.
When to spot
Year-round resident throughout its range. Most vocal at dawn and dusk.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This thrush is highly adaptable and can be found across a wide range of altitudes, from plains to high mountains, always near water.
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