Alpine Thrush
Alpine Thrush (<em>Zoothera mollissima</em>) is a species of Thrushes (<em>Turdidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Alpine Thrush (Zoothera mollissima) is a species of Thrushes (Turdidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Zoothera; binomial: Zoothera mollissima; authority: (Blyth, 1842).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change English name of Plain-backed Thrush Z. mollissima to Alpine Thrush with split of Sichuan Thrush Z. griseiceps and discovery of Himalayan Thrush Z. salimalii. Includes whiteheadi; treat as monotypic (Alström et al. 2016).
