African Bare-eyed Thrush
NameAfrican Bare-eyed Thrush
Common NameAfrican Bare-eyed Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus tephronotus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)34
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are slate-grey, contrasting sharply with bright rufous-orange underparts from the breast to the vent. The head is grey with a distinctive bare orange eye-ring and a bright orange bill. The throat is whitish with fine dark streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of melodious, fluty phrases, often with repeated notes. It also produces various alarm calls and contact notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, primarily distributed across Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Identifying Featuresbare orange eye-ring, orange bill, grey upperparts, orange underparts, streaked white throat
Description
This medium-sized thrush is characterized by its grey upperparts, vibrant orange underparts, and a striking bare orange eye-ring. It typically forages on the ground for invertebrates and fruits, often perching conspicuously in trees within its East African range.
