Abyssinian Ground-thrush
Geokichla piaggiae
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Least Concern
Wingspan
20.6 cm
Weight
54.0 g
Family
Turdidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Abyssinian Ground-thrush is a medium-sized thrush weighing around 54g found in highland forests of East Africa. It forages on the forest floor for invertebrates and fallen fruit.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.6 cm | 8.1 in |
| Weight | 54.0 g | 1.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Turdidae (Thrushes) |
| Genus | Geokichla |
| Species | Geokichla piaggiae |
Distribution
Abyssinian Ground-thrush has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Abyssinian Ground-thrush endangered?
The Abyssinian Ground-thrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abyssinian Ground-thrush nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Abyssinian Ground-thrush?
The Abyssinian Ground-thrush has a wingspan of 20.6 cm, weight of 54.0 g.
What order and family does the Abyssinian Ground-thrush belong to?
The Abyssinian Ground-thrush (Geokichla piaggiae) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.
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