About the Grandala
The grandala is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. It is the only species in the genus Grandala. It is an insectivore and frugivore. It ranges across the northwestern and northeastern Indian subcontinent and northeast to western China, existing primarily at high to very high altitudes in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. It is found in Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Nepal, as well as Tibet and other areas of China north to southeast Gansu.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Grandala coelicolor |
| Species Codes | granda1, GRAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Grandala belong to?
The Grandala (Grandala coelicolor) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Grandala?
The grandala is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. It is the only species in the genus Grandala. It is an insectivore and frugivore. It ranges across the northwestern and northeastern Indian subcontinent and northeast to western China, existing primarily at high to very high altitudes ...
Where can I report a Grandala sighting?
You can log sightings of Grandala on eBird (ebird.org) using species code granda1, or on iNaturalist.
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