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Alpine thrush

Alpine thrush

Species of bird

The alpine thrush (Zoothera mollissima) is a species of bird in the thrush family.

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Taxonomy and systematics

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.

Distribution and habitat

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.

References

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    BirdLife International (2016). "Zoothera mollissima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T103879258A94161788. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T103879258A94161788.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.


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