Abyssinian Thrush vs Redwing

Turdus abyssinicus compared with Turdus iliacus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Thrush Redwing
Scientific Name Turdus abyssinicus Turdus iliacus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Turdidae Turdidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 21.4 cm (8.4 in) 23.3 cm (9.2 in)
Weight 68.0 g (2.40 oz) 63.0 g (2.22 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Thrush only

None

Redwing only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Thrush

Near Threatened

Redwing

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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