Alpine thrush 
(Zoothera mollissima)
Formerly known as the plain-backed thrush, then split into:
- The Alpine thrush, 
- Sichuan thrush,
- and the newly discovered Himalayan thrush.

The alpine thrush (Zoothera mollissima) is a species of bird in the thrush family.
The bird is found from the north-western Himalayas to southern China.

The genus name Zoothera combines the Ancient Greek zōon meaning "animal" with -thēra meaning "hunter".
mollissima, mollissimus Latin mollissimus very soft, (mollis soft).