Abyssinian Ground-Thrush
NameAbyssinian Ground-Thrush
Common NameAbyssinian Ground-Thrush
Scientific NameGeokichla piaggiae
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)47.5
Plumage DetailsThe head, face, and underparts are a rich rufous-orange, fading to a paler buffy-orange on the belly. The back, wings, and tail are olive-brown. Distinctive white spots or bars are visible on the primary coverts and sometimes tertials, forming a broken wing-bar. It has a dark bill and dark eyes with a subtle pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of clear, fluty, whistled phrases, often repeated. Calls include soft 'chup' notes and a thin 'tseep'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the montane forests of East Africa, including the highlands of Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange head and underparts, Olive-brown back, White spots on wings (broken wing-bar), Shy, ground-dwelling behavior, Montane forest habitat
Description
This medium-sized thrush is characterized by its warm rufous-orange head and underparts, contrasting with an olive-brown back. It is a shy, forest-dwelling bird that primarily forages on the ground for invertebrates.
