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WoodlandCup nestMedium · 61 g
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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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When to see the Kurrichane Thrush
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is November, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Kurrichane Thrush
The map shades 12 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
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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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.
Side by side: Chiguanco Thrush vs Kurrichane Thrush · Karoo Thrush vs Kurrichane Thrush · Kurrichane Thrush vs Western Red-legged Thrush
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