Indian Blackbird

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Indian Blackbird (<em>Turdus simillimus</em>) is a species of Thrushes (<em>Turdidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Indian Blackbird (Turdus simillimus) is a species of Thrushes (Turdidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Turdus; binomial: Turdus simillimus; authority: Jerdon, 1839.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Turdus simillimus is split from T. merula (Rasmussen & Anderton 2005; Collar 2005; Nylander et al. 2008).

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