‘Grandala’ electric-blue bird:
A Rare ‘Grandala’ electric-blue bird was recently spotted in Sainj Valley, Himachal Pradesh.
- Grandala 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.
- 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.
- Alpine and subalpine regions, typically found at elevations between 3,000 to 5,000 meters.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Least Concern.
