Passeriformes / Turdidae / Turdus
White-collared Blackbird
Turdus albocinctus · 白颈鸫
Introduction
A species in the family Turdidae found throughout the Indian subcontinent, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. It inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and high-altitude shrubland. On the Tibetan Plateau, it can breed twice a year, with distinct differences in clutch size and nestling body condition between attempts.
Distribution & Habitat
Found throughout the Indian subcontinent, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Natural habitats include subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Behavior & Ecology
On the Tibetan Plateau, breeding occurs twice a year. The first attempt produces small clutches with few nestlings in high body condition, while the second yields larger clutches with more fledglings in lower body condition, driven by parental feeding behavior and seasonal food availability. Females exhibit bold or shy personalities in nest defense, with bold females achieving higher nest success. Chicks are fed plant material, especially berries, and invertebrates such as arthropods and annelids.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Turdidae
- Genus
- Turdus
Distribution
Himalayas of northern India to southeastern Tibet, southwestern China, and northwestern Myanmar
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
