How big is a Somali Thrush?

The Somali Thrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 62 g.

Where can you see a Somali Thrush?

The Somali Thrush is endemic to Somalia, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Somali Thrush?

The Somali Thrush is most easily confused with the Unicolored Thrush, the Sula Island Thrush and the Principe Thrush.

Is the Somali Thrush endangered?

The Somali Thrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Somali Thrush

Turdus ludoviciae

Thrushes and Allies · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Somali Thrush (Turdus ludoviciae) is a legendary thrush found only in Somalia, weighing about 62 g. The Somali thrush, also known as the Somali blackbird, is a songbird species in the family Turdidae.

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicEats fruitshrubland62 g

About the Somali Thrush

The Somali thrush, also known as the Somali blackbird, is a songbird species in the family Turdidae. It is endemic to Somalia.

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Where it lives

Somalia

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, June, October, November, with peak activity in January. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Somali Thrush look like?: The Somali thrush, also known as the Somali blackbird, is a songbird species in the family Turdidae.
How big is a Somali Thrush?: The Somali Thrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 62 g.
Where can you see a Somali Thrush?: The Somali Thrush is endemic to Somalia, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Somali Thrush?: The Somali Thrush is most easily confused with the Unicolored Thrush, the Sula Island Thrush and the Principe Thrush.
Is the Somali Thrush endangered?: The Somali Thrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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