African Thrush

African Thrush

Turdus pelios

Least Concern
Envergadura
22,1 cm
Peso
60,5 g
Familia
Turdidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The African Thrush (Turdus pelios) is a bird species in the family Turdidae (zorzales), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). 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
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.

Presente Not recorded

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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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