Indian Blackbird
Indian Blackbird
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The Indian Blackbird (*Turdus simillimus*) is a species of thrush native to India and Sri Lanka. Males are uniformly black with an orange-yellow bill and eye-ring, while females are duller brown.
Where to spot
Inhabits forests, woodlands, plantations, parks, and gardens across peninsular India and Sri Lanka, particularly in hilly and montane regions.
How to spot
Look for its dark plumage and bright orange bill. It frequently forages on the ground, hopping and probing. Its rich, fluting song is a common sound in its habitat.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Like most thrushes, it is most active and vocal during the breeding season, which typically occurs during the warmer, wetter months.
Where to spot
Inhabits forests, woodlands, plantations, parks, and gardens across peninsular India and Sri Lanka, particularly in hilly and montane regions.
How to spot
Look for its dark plumage and bright orange bill. It frequently forages on the ground, hopping and probing. Its rich, fluting song is a common sound in its habitat.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Like most thrushes, it is most active and vocal during the breeding season, which typically occurs during the warmer, wetter months.
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Once considered a subspecies of the widespread Common Blackbird (*Turdus merula*), the Indian Blackbird is now recognized as a distinct species based on genetic and vocal differences.
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