Chinese Blackbird

Turdus mandarinus

Family: Thrushes and Allies · Status: Vagrant · Size: 28–29 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Resident and wintering range includes China and northern Indochina.

Identification

Male is all black with an orange-yellow bill and eyering; female is dark brown with slightly darker wings.

Habitat

Open habitats including woodland, parks, and grasslands.

Behaviour

Prefers foraging on the ground.