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Grandala
Grandala coelicolor
Grandala (Grandala coelicolor) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Grandala (Grandala coelicolor) is a member of the Turdidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 45.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Grandala
- Species coelicolor
Quick facts
- Weight
- 45.6 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Grandala is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of rocky terrain, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Grandala is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Grandala (Grandala coelicolor) belongs to the Turdidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Himalayas to c China.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 45.6 g, with a wing length of about 14.2 cm and a tail of around 9.1 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1.6 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Grandala?
The Grandala is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 45.6 g.
Where does the Grandala live?
The Grandala is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Himalayas to c China, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Grandala belong to?
The Grandala (Grandala coelicolor) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Grandala eat?
The Grandala is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Grandala migrate?
The Grandala is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Grandala endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Grandala make?
1 real field recording of the Grandala — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Grandala's range?
The Grandala has a mapped global range of about 1.6 million km².
Conservation
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