Alpine Thrush
Zoothera mollissima
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTurdidae (Thrushes)
- GenusZoothera (Asian Thrushes)
- SpeciesZoothera mollissima (Alpine Thrush)
About the Alpine Thrush
The alpine thrush (Zoothera mollissima) is a species of bird in the thrush family. The alpine thrush was formerly known as the plain-backed thrush, until the latter was split into the alpine thrush, Sichuan thrush and the newly discovered Himalayan thrush.
It is found from the north-western Himalayas to southern China. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. Details of alpine thrush Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Alpine Thrush in Khangchendzonga 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 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 4 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Alpine Thrush in Khangchendzonga National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Alpine Thrush sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Alpine Thrush in Khangchendzonga National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Alpine Thrush in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.