Bulbulamsel
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Bulbulamsel ( Turdus boulboul ) |
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The blackbird or gray-winged thrush ( Turdus boulboul ) is a songbird from the thrush family (Turdidae).
The species is considered to be monotypical .
features
The bird measures 27–29 cm, weighs 85–105 g. The male is black with broad gray-white wing stripes, the underside gray, the bill yellow, the legs reddish.
Occurrence
The Bulbulamsel breeds in the Himalayas , in southern China , northern Indonesia, and also occurs in Myanmar and in the north-west of Thailand .
The distribution area includes moist deciduous forests , especially oaks
voice
The voice is described as a rich, melodic and loud song with numerous melodies, performed from tree tops or trees in clearings.
behavior
The bird feeds on insects, earthworms, larvae, snails and fruits. The breeding season is from April to July.
Hazardous situation
The Bulbulamsel is not considered to be endangered ( Least Concern ).
Web links
- Videos, photos and sound recordings of Turdus boulboul in the Internet Bird Collection
- Oiseaux.net
Individual evidence
- ^ Bülbülamsel , in Avibase - The world bird database
- ↑ a b c d e Handbook of the Birds of the World
- ↑ a b R. Grimmett, T. Inskipp: Birds of Northern India. Helm Field Guides, 2017, ISBN 978-0-7136-5167-6
- ^ IUCN Redlist Turdus boulboul in the IUCN Red List, accessed October 7, 2016