Ashy Thrush vs Abyssinian Thrush

Geokichla cinerea compared with Turdus abyssinicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Ashy Thrush Abyssinian Thrush
Scientific Name Geokichla cinerea Turdus abyssinicus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Turdidae Turdidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 22.8 cm (9.0 in) 21.4 cm (8.4 in)
Weight 63.0 g (2.22 oz) 68.0 g (2.40 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Ashy Thrush only

None

Abyssinian Thrush only

None

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Ashy Thrush

Least Concern

Abyssinian Thrush

About These Birds

Ashy Thrush

The Ashy Thrush is a Vulnerable thrush endemic to the Philippines, found in the forest understory of Luzon and a few adjacent islands. Weighing about 63g with a wingspan near 22.8cm, it has predominantly grey plumage with scaled underparts. Continuing forest loss on its island range poses a significant threat.

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.

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