Ethiopian Thrush
NameEthiopian Thrush
Common NameEthiopian Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus abyssinicus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)34.5
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark olive-brown. The throat is whitish with dark streaks, leading to a heavily spotted breast and flanks with dark brown markings on a pale buffy-white background. The belly is typically paler, often whitish. It has a yellowish bill and legs, and a dark eye with a faint pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, melodious, and varied series of whistles and trills, often delivered from a prominent perch. Calls include a sharp 'chuck' or 'churr' alarm call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Afromontane regions of eastern Africa, ranging from Eritrea and Ethiopia south through Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, to northern Tanzania and Malawi.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily spotted breast and flanks, Dark olive-brown upperparts, Yellowish bill and legs, Melodious song
Description
The Ethiopian Thrush is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its heavily spotted breast and olive-brown upperparts. It is often found foraging on the ground in various wooded habitats, feeding on invertebrates and fruits.
