African Thrush

African Thrush

Turdus pelios

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
22,1 cm
Ağırlık
60,5 g
Familya
Turdidae
Takım
Passeriformes

Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 22,1 cm 8.7 in
Ağırlık 60,5 g 2.13 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Familya Turdidae (Thrushes)
Genus Turdus
Türler Turdus pelios

Distribution

African Thrush has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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