Chinese Blackbird
Turdus mandarinus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTurdidae (Thrushes)
- GenusTurdus (Typical Thrushes)
- SpeciesTurdus mandarinus (Chinese Blackbird)
About the Chinese Blackbird
The Chinese blackbird (Turdus mandarinus) is a member of the thrush family Turdidae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the related common blackbird (T. merula). The Chinese blackbird (T. m. mandarinus) breeds throughout much of southern, central and eastern China. It is a partial migrant to Hong Kong and south to Laos and Vietnam. The male is sooty black, and the female is similar but browner, and paler on the underparts. It is a large subspecies.
Sowerby's blackbird (T. m. sowerbyi), named for James Sowerby, British naturalist and illustrator, breeds from eastern Sichuan to Guizhou. It is partially migratory, with some individuals spending the winter in southern China and northern Indochina. It resembles mandarinus, but is smaller and darker below.
It is typically monogamous, but some exceptions have been observed. It is omnivorous. During the breeding season, it primarily feeds on earthworms. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chinese Blackbird in Cuc Phuong National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 3 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chinese Blackbird in Cuc Phuong National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chinese Blackbird sighting in Cuc Phuong National Park, based on 38 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chinese Blackbird in Cuc Phuong National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Chinese Blackbird in Cuc Phuong National Park in our monthly data.