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‘Grandala’ electric-blue bird

July 22 , 2025 15 hrs 0 min 32 0
  • A rare ‘Grandala’ electric-blue bird was recently spotted in Sainj Valley, Himachal Pradesh.
  • It is the only species placed in the genus Grandala.
  • It is an arboreal insectivore.
  • It is found in Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet, and other areas of China.
  • It ranges across the northeastern Indian Subcontinent and some of the adjoining regions, existing primarily in the low-to-mid altitudes of the Himalayas.
  • It is classified as ‘Least Concern’ under the IUCN Red List.

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