| Status | LC |
|---|---|
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Genus | Zoothera |
| Species | mollissima |
| Authority | (Blyth, 1842) |
The alpine thrush (Zoothera mollissima) is a species of bird in the thrush family.
Taxonomy and systematics
The alpine thrush was formerly known as the plain-backed thrush, until the latter was split into the alpine thrush, Sichuan thrush and the newly discovered Himalayan thrush.
Distribution and habitat
It is found from the north-western Himalayas to southern China. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.