Purple Cochoa

Cochoa purpurea

Least Concern

The Purple Cochoa is a thrush or closely related forest bird of the Himalayas, Indian subcontinent, and adjacent Asian mountain forests. It forages on the ground or in fruiting trees for insects, worms, berries, and small fruits, and its rich song is often one of the most distinctive sounds of woodland or mountain forest.

Family

Turdidae

Group

Thrushes

Range

Purple Cochoa Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Himalayas, Indian subcontinent, and adjacent Asian mountain forests

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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