About the Gray-winged Blackbird
The grey-winged blackbird is a species of Turdus in the thrush family, found at in the mountains of southern and eastern Asia from the Himalayas to northern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is in the middle altitudes of subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, mostly at 1,800–2,700 m (5,900–8,900 ft) altitude, but occasionally down to 1,200 m (3,900 ft) in winter, and as high as 3,300 m (10,800 ft) in summer.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus boulboul |
| Species Codes | gywbla1, GWBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-winged Blackbird belong to?
The Gray-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-winged Blackbird?
The grey-winged blackbird is a species of Turdus in the thrush family, found at in the mountains of southern and eastern Asia from the Himalayas to northern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is in the middle altitudes of subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, mostly at 1,800–2,700 m (5,900–8,900 ...
Where can I report a Gray-winged Blackbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-winged Blackbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gywbla1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Thrushes and Allies 194 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Gray-winged Blackbird?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!