African Thrush

African Thrush

Turdus pelios

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
22,1 cm
Gewicht
60,5 g
Familie
Turdidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The African Thrush (Turdus pelios) is a bird species in the family Turdidae (drosseln), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.1 cm and a weight of 60.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 22,1 cm 8.7 in
Gewicht 60,5 g 2.13 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

Gelegegröße

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Turdidae (Drosseln)
Genus Turdus
Arten Turdus pelios

Distribution

African Thrush has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the African Thrush endangered?
The African Thrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Thrush nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the African Thrush?
The African Thrush has a wingspan of 22.1 cm, weight of 60.5 g.
What order and family does the African Thrush belong to?
The African Thrush (Turdus pelios) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.

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