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Taita Thrush
Turdus helleri
Taita Thrush (Turdus helleri) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Taita Thrush (Turdus helleri) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 68.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Turdus
- Species helleri
Quick facts
- Weight
- 68.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Taita Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Taita Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Taita Thrush (Turdus helleri) belongs to the Turdidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF se Kenya.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 68.7 g, with a wing length of about 11.6 cm and a tail of around 9 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 154 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Taita Thrush?
The Taita Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 68.7 g.
Where does the Taita Thrush live?
The Taita Thrush is found across Africa with a range covering AF se Kenya, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Taita Thrush belong to?
The Taita Thrush (Turdus helleri) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Taita Thrush eat?
The Taita Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Taita Thrush migrate?
The Taita Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Taita Thrush endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Taita Thrush's range?
The Taita Thrush has a mapped global range of about 154 km².
Conservation
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