Chinese Blackbird (Turdus merula intermedius)

Turdus merula intermedius is a species in the Turdus genus. It is commonly known as Chinese Blackbird This name is accepted name for the species in the family Turdidae subfamily Turdinae, . This species is found in Central Russia to Tajikistan, western and north east Afghanistan, and eastern China. Many birds are resident but some are altitudinal migrants and occur in southern Afghanistan and southern Iraq in winter.