Malabar Whistling Thrush

Malabar Whistling ThrushThe Malabar Whistling Thrush has a dark head and back with bright blue on its body, shoulders, and forehead. It lives in riverine forest and dense undergrowth in peninsular India, where its clear whistling calls are often heard.What does it look like?About 25 cm long, it is dark blue with a black head and back and bright blue patches on the shoulders and forehead. Juveniles are browner and lack the blue forehead.How does it live?The Malabar Whistling Thrush has a dark head and back with bright blue on its body, shoulders, and forehead. It lives in riverine forest and dense undergrowth in peninsular India, where its clear whistling calls are often heard.Its diet includes insects, frogs, earthworms, and berries. It lives in dark undergrowth and dense riverine forest; its cup-shaped nest can be attached to rock with mud.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.