About the Kurrichane Thrush
The Kurrichane thrush is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. The species is found from central through to southern Africa. Its natural habitat is dry savanna and woodland, predominantly miombo woodland.
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The Kurrichane thrush is 21 to 23 cm (8.3–9.1 in) long and weighs around 46–82 g (1.6–2.9 oz). The head, upperparts and breast are grey, and the belly is whitish with orange flanks. The throat is white with black streaks on the side. The bill is orange, tending to a paler yellow at the base. The legs tend to vary in colour. Both sexes are alike.
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Where the Kurrichane Thrush lives
When to see the Kurrichane Thrush
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Karoo ThrushTurdus smithiThis medium-sized bird has a length of about 24 cm.
Chiguanco ThrushTurdus chiguancoThe Chiguanco thrush is 25 to 30 cm (9.8 to 12 in) long and weighs 75 to 120 g (2.6 to 4.2 oz).
Western Red-legged ThrushTurdus plumbeusThe western red-legged thrush is mainly slaty above with an either pale or rufous belly depending on the subspecies and a variably white and black throat.
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