Blackbird ID from Northern Pakistan (1 Viewer)

[gilgit2]

I found the lone Blackbird at Borith Lake (36°25'38" N 74°51'49" E), Northern Pakistan, on 22 November. Though Tibetan Blackbird (Turdus maximus) is fairly common at higher elevations in the region, but this one seems bit odd. Additionally I have never seen Tibetan Blackbird at this locality before. Some features may suggest female Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) (quite rare for the area).

Thanks in advance for ID confirmation.

 

[Grahame Walbridge]

It is a female Common Blackbird Imran. In particular, note combination of pale throat streaked darker, dark malars and mottled upper breast.

Grahame

 

[gilgit2]

Thank you so much for the confirmation and pointers. An addition to my birding list.