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Spotted Ground Thrush
Geokichla guttata
Spotted Ground Thrush (Geokichla guttata) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Spotted Ground Thrush (Geokichla guttata) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 57.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Geokichla
- Species guttata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 57.5 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Spotted Ground Thrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Spotted Ground Thrush is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Spotted Ground Thrush (Geokichla guttata) is a member of the Turdidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF e, se.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 57.5 g, with a wing length of about 11.6 cm and a tail of around 9.1 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 43,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Spotted Ground Thrush?
The Spotted Ground Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 57.5 g.
Where does the Spotted Ground Thrush live?
The Spotted Ground Thrush is found across Africa with a range covering AF e, se, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Spotted Ground Thrush belong to?
The Spotted Ground Thrush (Geokichla guttata) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Spotted Ground Thrush eat?
The Spotted Ground Thrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Spotted Ground Thrush migrate?
The Spotted Ground Thrush is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Spotted Ground Thrush endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Spotted Ground Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the Spotted Ground Thrush — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Spotted Ground Thrush's range?
The Spotted Ground Thrush has a mapped global range of about 43,000 km².
Conservation
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