African Thrush vs Bare-eyed Thrush
Turdus pelios compared with Turdus tephronotus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Thrush | Bare-eyed Thrush |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turdus pelios | Turdus tephronotus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) | 21.6 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 60.5 g (2.13 oz) | 49.333333333333336 g (1.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Thrush
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Thrush
About These Birds
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.
Bare-eyed Thrush
The Bare-eyed Thrush is a thrush of the family Turdidae found in dry woodland and scrub across East Africa, from Somalia to Tanzania. Weighing about 49.3g with a wingspan of 21.6cm, it has a distinctive yellow bare eye-ring. It forages on the ground for invertebrates and feeds on berries and fruit in the forest understory.