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The Blue Whistling Thrush or in Indonesian it is known as the Blue Whistling Thrush is a beautiful type of warbler with a bright blue color on its body. This bird belongs to the Turdidae family and is known as a bird endemic to South and Southeast Asia. The blue-whistling thrush is large in size, reaching 28–32 cm in length. Its fur color is dark blue with its head slightly darker than its body color. Male and female birds are almost the same in appearance, but usually the male bird has a more striking color and a longer tail. These birds have strong beaks and sturdy legs, enabling them to climb and jump between rocks along rivers and cliffs. The blue-whistling thrush is widespread in South and Southeast Asia, including in countries such as India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. They are often found in mountain forests, riverbanks, and damp areas, as well as around places with water sources. The blue whistling thrush is known as a beautiful warbler with a strong, rhythmic call. The sound of the tweet sounds like a sharp whistle and is often repeated several times. Their voices are mainly heard in the early morning or late afternoon, when these birds are looking for food or are socializing with other birds around them. The blue-whistling thrush belongs to the group of all-eating or omnivorous birds, so they eat a variety of foods such as insects, fruit, lizards and tadpoles. They are often found along rivers and waterfalls, foraging around water sources and rocks. Unfortunately, the population is threatened with decline due to diminishing natural habitat and environmental damage. Because of this, several countries have included the blue-whistling thrush on the list of protected species. However, efforts to protect their natural habitat and strengthen the protection of this bird still need to be increased. Overall, the Blue Whistling Thrush is a beautiful and attractive songbird with a melodious voice and striking plumage color. It is important for us to protect their habitat so that this species can survive in the wild.