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Bare-eyed Thrush
Turdus tephronotus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.6 cm
Weight
49.333333333333336 g
Family
Turdidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Bare-eyed Thrush is a thrush of the family Turdidae found in dry woodland and scrub across East Africa, from Somalia to Tanzania. Weighing about 49.3g with a wingspan of 21.6cm, it has a distinctive yellow bare eye-ring. It forages on the ground for invertebrates and feeds on berries and fruit in the forest understory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.6 cm | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 49.333333333333336 g | 1.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Turdidae (Thrushes) |
| Genus | Turdus |
| Species | Turdus tephronotus |
Distribution
Bare-eyed Thrush has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bare-eyed Thrush endangered?
The Bare-eyed Thrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bare-eyed Thrush nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Bare-eyed Thrush?
The Bare-eyed Thrush has a wingspan of 21.6 cm, weight of 49.333333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Bare-eyed Thrush belong to?
The Bare-eyed Thrush (Turdus tephronotus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.
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