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Rare Whistling Thrush Sings Near Amravati
27 Apr
Summary
- A Malabar whistling thrush was sighted near Amravati city.
- This bird is usually found in dense Western Ghats forests.
- The sighting highlights the importance of urban green spaces.
For perhaps the first time, a Malabar whistling thrush has been spotted in a forested area near Amravati. This bird, also called the whistling schoolboy, is celebrated for its human-like whistling calls. Wildlife photographer Amey Namdeo Thakare documented the sighting with researchers.
The Malabar whistling thrush is typically found in the dense, moist forests of the Western Ghats and stream valleys of Melghat. Its appearance in Amravati, an area not usually associated with the species, has surprised experts. This unusual occurrence highlights the ecological significance of green pockets within urban environments.
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