Abyssinian Thrush vs Black-breasted Thrush

Turdus abyssinicus compared with Turdus dissimilis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Thrush Black-breasted Thrush
Scientific Name Turdus abyssinicus Turdus dissimilis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Turdidae Turdidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 21.4 cm (8.4 in) 23.6 cm (9.3 in)
Weight 68.0 g (2.40 oz) 62.75 g (2.21 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Thrush only

None

Black-breasted Thrush only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Thrush

Least Concern

Black-breasted Thrush

About These Birds

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.

Black-breasted Thrush

The Black-breasted Thrush is a medium-sized thrush of South and Southeast Asian forests, with males showing a striking black head, breast, and back contrasting with a bold white belly and orange flanks. It breeds in the Himalayan foothills and mountains of India, Myanmar, southern China, and northern Indochina, descending to lower elevations in winter. It feeds on fruits, berries, and invertebrates in forest undergrowth.

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