White-collared Blackbird
Turdus albocinctus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-collared blackbird (Turdus albocinctus) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
It can be found throughout the Indian subcontinent, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
On the Tibetan Plateau White-collared Blackbirds can breed twice a year.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Himalayas of northern India to southeastern Tibet, southwestern China, and northwestern Myanmar.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-collared blackbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
