About the Tibetan Blackbird
The Tibetan blackbird is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. It is found in the Himalayas from northern Pakistan to southeastern Tibet. Originally described as a separate species by Henry Seebohm in 1881, it was then considered a subspecies of the common blackbird until 2008, when phylogenetic evidence revealed that it was only distantly related to the latter species. It is a relatively large thrush, having an overall length of 23–28 centimetres. Males are blackish-brown all over with darker plumage on the head, breast, wings and tail and dull orange-yellow bills, while females have browner underparts, faint streaking on the throat, and a dull darkish yellow bill. Both sexes may seem slightly hooded. It can be differentiated from the common blackbird by its complete lack of an eye-ring and reduced song.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus maximus |
| Species Codes | tibbla1, TIBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tibetan Blackbird belong to?
The Tibetan Blackbird (Turdus maximus) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tibetan Blackbird?
The Tibetan blackbird is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. It is found in the Himalayas from northern Pakistan to southeastern Tibet. Originally described as a separate species by Henry Seebohm in 1881, it was then considered a subspecies of the common blackbird until 2008, when phylo...
Where can I report a Tibetan Blackbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Tibetan Blackbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tibbla1, or on iNaturalist.