Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Groundscraper Thrush
Turdus litsitsirupa
Groundscraper Thrush (Turdus litsitsirupa) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
Found across 3 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.
The Groundscraper Thrush (Turdus litsitsirupa) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Africa.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Turdus
- Species litsitsirupa
Quick facts
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Groundscraper Thrush (Turdus litsitsirupa) is a member of the Turdidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF e, s.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Groundscraper Thrush live?
The Groundscraper Thrush is found across Africa with a range covering AF e, s.
What family does the Groundscraper Thrush belong to?
The Groundscraper Thrush (Turdus litsitsirupa) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What sound does the Groundscraper Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the Groundscraper Thrush — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
Explore more birds
More in Turdidae
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
Least Concern
More in Songbirds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Guides for this bird
Best Bird Feeders for Garden Songbirds
How to choose a bird feeder for garden songbirds — the feeder styles compared, the seed they prefer, where to hang it, and how to keep birds safe. A decision framework grounded in real data, with no mystery picks.