Bicknell's Thrush vs Abyssinian Thrush
Catharus bicknelli compared with Turdus abyssinicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bicknell's Thrush | Abyssinian Thrush |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharus bicknelli | Turdus abyssinicus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.2 cm (7.2 in) | 21.4 cm (8.4 in) |
| Weight | 27.583333333333332 g (0.97 oz) | 68.0 g (2.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Bicknell's Thrush
Least Concern
Abyssinian Thrush
About These Birds
Bicknell's Thrush
Bicknell's Thrush is a vulnerable, secretive thrush that breeds in dense montane spruce-fir forests in the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. It has brown upperparts, spotted buff-white underparts, and a faint yellowish base to the lower mandible. It winters in the Caribbean, particularly Hispaniola, where it is threatened by habitat loss at both ends of its migration.
Abyssinian Thrush
The Abyssinian Thrush weighs about 68g and is resident in highland forests of East Africa. It forages on the ground for earthworms and invertebrates in forest clearings.