Amaui vs African Thrush

Myadestes woahensis compared with Turdus pelios

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Amaui African Thrush
Scientific Name Myadestes woahensis Turdus pelios
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Turdidae Turdidae
Conservation Status Extinct Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan — 22.1 cm (8.7 in)
Weight — 60.5 g (2.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Amaui only

None

African Thrush only

None

Conservation Status

Extinct

Amaui

Least Concern

African Thrush

About These Birds

Amaui

The Amaui was a thrush endemic to Oahu, Hawaii, now extinct. It belonged to the family Turdidae and was lost due to habitat destruction and introduced predators, leaving no living representatives of its lineage on the island.

African Thrush

The African Thrush is a widespread, medium-sized thrush weighing about 60 g with a wingspan near 22 cm. It inhabits forests, gardens, and wooded areas across sub-Saharan Africa, foraging on the ground for earthworms, fruits, and insects while delivering a rich, melodious song.

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