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African Thrush
Turdus pelios
African Thrush (Turdus pelios) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The African Thrush (Turdus pelios) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 65.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Turdus
- Species pelios
Quick facts
- Weight
- 65.4 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The African Thrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The African Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The African Thrush (Turdus pelios) belongs to the Turdidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF w, c.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 65.4 g, with a wing length of about 11.1 cm and a tail of around 8.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 8.4 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the African Thrush?
The African Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 65.4 g.
Where does the African Thrush live?
The African Thrush is found across Africa with a range covering AF w, c, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the African Thrush belong to?
The African Thrush (Turdus pelios) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the African Thrush eat?
The African Thrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the African Thrush migrate?
The African Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the African Thrush endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the African Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the African Thrush — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the African Thrush's range?
The African Thrush has a mapped global range of about 8.4 million km².
Conservation
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