African Thrush
Turdus pelios
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Least Concern
Envergadura
22,1 cm
Peso
60,5 g
Familia
Turdidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 22,1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Peso | 60,5 g | 2.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Turdidae (Zorzales) |
| Genus | Turdus |
| Especies | Turdus pelios |
Distribution
African Thrush has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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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