Where can the Malabar whistling thrush be found?
The Malabar whistling thrush is only found in the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and hills of Central India.
What does the Malabar whistling thrush eat?
The Malabar whistling thrush primarily feeds on a variety of insects like grasshoppers, beetles, cicadas, amongst others. It also eats earthworms, snails, small crabs, and berries.
Why is the Malabar whistling thrush called a whistling schoolboy?
The Malabar whistling thrush has loud and long calls, which sounds like a human whistling. These calls are longer in the morning and sharp single or two-note during the rest of the day.
What are the physical features of the Malabar whistling thrush?
An adult male Malabar whistling thrush has metallic blue patches on the forehead and shoulder. The upper body is blackish. Its breast, back, shoulder and belly reflect the glossy royal blue colour, when direct light falls on its body. Females are similar but have less glossy undersides than males.
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