Newly discovered bird species named after Dr. Salim Ali
Q. A bird species located in eastern Himalayas has been identified as a new species. Its name is:- Published on 25 Jan 16a. Zoothera salimali
b. Zoothexa salimali
c. Zootheta salimali
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Zoothera salimali
Bird species found in eastern Himalayas has been identified as a new species and this species from NE India and associated parts of China is called the Himalayan Forest Thrush. This is the first Indian bird which has been named after Late Dr. Salim Ali closely associated with BNHS India as a researcher, honorary secretary and president. A new bird species was discovered in science with the shrinking of natural habitats. Since 2000, around 5 new species have been discovered on an international basis each year. Himalayan Forest Thrush is the 4th new bird species described from India since independence by modern ornithologists.
