Grandala

Grandala Latest News

A Rare ‘Grandala’ electric-blue bird was recently spotted in Sainj Valley, Himachal Pradesh.

About Grandala

• It is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. 
• Scientific Name: Grandala coelicolor
• It is the only species placed in the genus Grandala. 
• It is an arboreal insectivore. 

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Grandala Distribution

• It ranges across the northeastern Indian Subcontinent and some adjoining regions, existing primarily in the low-to-mid altitudes of the Himalayas. 
• It is found in Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Nepal, as well as Tibet and other areas of China.
• Habitat: Alpine and subalpine regions, typically found at elevations between 3,000 to 5,000 meters.

Grandala Features 

• Body length – 20.5-23 cm, weight from 38 to 52 g.
• The plumage of the male is blue-gray, only the tail and wings are black. 
• The plumage of the female is brownish with white stripes; rump gray-blue; the tip and underside of the wing feathers are white.
• They are known for their unique flock-forming behavior during non-breeding seasons. These spectacular flocks can sometimes be composed of up to 200 individuals.

Grandala Conservation Status

It is classified as ‘Least Concern‘ under the IUCN Red List.

Source: TIMESN