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Olive Thrush
Turdus olivaceus
Olive Thrush (Turdus olivaceus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Olive Thrush (Turdus olivaceus) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 67.3 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 olivaceus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 67.3 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Olive 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 Olive Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Olive Thrush (Turdus olivaceus) is a species of bird in the Turdidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF se.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 67.3 g, with a wing length of about 12 cm and a tail of around 9.4 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 399,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Olive Thrush?
The Olive Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 67.3 g.
Where does the Olive Thrush live?
The Olive Thrush is found across Africa with a range covering AF se, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Olive Thrush belong to?
The Olive Thrush (Turdus olivaceus) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Olive Thrush eat?
The Olive Thrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Olive Thrush migrate?
The Olive Thrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Olive 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 Olive Thrush make?
1 real field recording of the Olive 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 Olive Thrush's range?
The Olive Thrush has a mapped global range of about 399,000 km².
Conservation
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