BLUE WHISTLING THRUSH

BURUNG MURAI BERSIUL BESAR

Blue Whistling Thrush (Myophonus caeruleus)

Canon R10 + RF600mm F11 IS STM

Fraser Hill

The Blue Whistling Thrush is a striking bird found across the mountains of Central Asia, South Asia, China, and Southeast Asia. It is renowned for its loud, human-like whistling song, which is often heard at dawn and dusk.

Physically, this bird is a rich violet-blue with shiny spangling at the tips of its feathers, except for the lores, abdomen, and under the tail. Its wing coverts display a slightly different shade of blue, and the median coverts feature white spots. The color of the bill varies by region; some populations have bright yellow bills, while others have dark bills. The Blue Whistling Thrush measures approximately 31 to 35 cm in length and weighs between 136 and 231 grams.

This species thrives in damp environments and often forages along streams for snails, crabs, fruits, and insects. According to conservation standards, it is classified as "Least Concern."