About the White-backed Thrush
The white-backed thrush or Kessler's thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is primarily resident or a short-distance altitudinal migrant, found in central China in Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan, eastern Tibet, and northwestern Yunnan, and also a scarce winter visitor in Bhutan, northeasternmost India, and eastern Nepal. It breeds in alpine scrub on rocky sites at altitudes of 3600–4500 metres, and descends down to 2100 metres, rarely to 1500 metres, in winter.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus kessleri |
| Species Codes | whbthr2, WBTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-backed Thrush belong to?
The White-backed Thrush (Turdus kessleri) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-backed Thrush?
The white-backed thrush or Kessler's thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is primarily resident or a short-distance altitudinal migrant, found in central China in Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan, eastern Tibet, and northwestern Yunnan, and also a scarce winter visitor in Bhutan, northeaste...
Where can I report a White-backed Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of White-backed Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbthr2, or on iNaturalist.
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