About the African Thrush
The African thrush or West African thrush is a passerine bird in the thrush family Turdidae. It is common in well-wooded areas over much of the western part of sub-Saharan Africa, it was once considered to be conspecific with the olive thrush but that species has now been split further. Populations are resident (non-migratory).
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The African Thrush has dark olive-grey upperparts. The underparts show a whitish evenly brown- streaked side throat, the breast is greyish brown and the flanks are pale buff-orange with this colour not extending on to the lower breast, the belly and vent are white. It has a yellow-orange bill. It weighs 46–78 g (1.6–2.8 oz) and measures 21–23 cm (8.3–9.1 in) in length. Voice: The song of the African thrush is a sustained, clear warbling made up of different phrases repeated rather randomly in a sequence. Also a high-pitched squealing flight call.
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Where the African Thrush lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Sudan.
When to see the African Thrush
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Yellow-legged ThrushTurdus flavipesThe yellow-legged thrush is 20 to 22 cm (7.9 to 8.7 in) long and weighs 55 to 72 g (1.9 to 2.5 oz).
Brown-headed ThrushTurdus chrysolausThe brown-headed thrush, sometimes known as the brown thrush, is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
Ecuadorian ThrushTurdus maculirostrisThe Ecuadorian thrush is 21.5 to 23 cm (8.5 to 9.1 in) long and weighs 62 to 76 g (2.2 to 2.7 oz).
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