Himalayan Thrush

Overview

Himalayan Thrush (Zoothera salimalii) is a species of Thrushes (Turdidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Zoothera; binomial: Zoothera salimalii; authority: Alström, Rasmussen, Zhao J, Xu J, Dalvi, Cai T, Guan Y, Zhang R, Kalyakin, Lei F & Olsson, 2016.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Himalayan Thrush is a newly discovered species related to Plain-backed [Alpine] Thrush: Alström et al., 2016.