Abyssinian Thrush vs Taita Thrush

Turdus abyssinicus compared with Turdus helleri

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Thrush Taita Thrush
Scientific Name Turdus abyssinicus Turdus helleri
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Turdidae Turdidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 21.4 cm (8.4 in) 23.2 cm (9.1 in)
Weight 68.0 g (2.40 oz) 71.0 g (2.50 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Thrush only

None

Taita Thrush only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Thrush

Endangered

Taita 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.

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