About the Indian Blackbird
The Indian blackbird is a member of the thrush family Turdidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the common blackbird. It is found only in India and Sri Lanka. The subspecies from most of the Indian subcontinent, simillimus, nigropileus, bourdilloni and spencei, are small, only 19–20 centimetres long, and have broad eye-rings. They also differ in proportions, wing formula, egg colour and voice from the common blackbird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus simillimus |
| Species Codes | eurbla2, INBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indian Blackbird belong to?
The Indian Blackbird (Turdus simillimus) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Indian Blackbird?
The Indian blackbird is a member of the thrush family Turdidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the common blackbird. It is found only in India and Sri Lanka. The subspecies from most of the Indian subcontinent, simillimus, nigropileus, bourdilloni and spencei, are small, only 19–20 centi...
Where can I report a Indian Blackbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Indian Blackbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurbla2, or on iNaturalist.
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