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Abyssinian Ground Thrush
Geokichla piaggiae
Abyssinian Ground Thrush (Geokichla piaggiae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Abyssinian Ground Thrush (Geokichla piaggiae) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 51.1 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 Geokichla
- Species piaggiae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 51.1 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Abyssinian Ground Thrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Abyssinian Ground Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Abyssinian Ground Thrush (Geokichla piaggiae) belongs to the Turdidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF c, e.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 51.1 g, with a wing length of about 10.3 cm and a tail of around 8.3 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 328,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Abyssinian Ground Thrush?
The Abyssinian Ground Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 51.1 g.
Where does the Abyssinian Ground Thrush live?
The Abyssinian Ground Thrush is found across Africa with a range covering AF c, e, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Abyssinian Ground Thrush belong to?
The Abyssinian Ground Thrush (Geokichla piaggiae) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Abyssinian Ground Thrush eat?
The Abyssinian Ground Thrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Abyssinian Ground Thrush migrate?
The Abyssinian Ground Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Abyssinian Ground 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 Abyssinian Ground Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the Abyssinian Ground 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 Abyssinian Ground Thrush's range?
The Abyssinian Ground Thrush has a mapped global range of about 328,000 km².
Conservation
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