Olive Thrush
NameOlive Thrush
Common NameOlive Thrush
Scientific NameTurdus olivaceus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, head, and wings are dark olive-brown. The throat is whitish with dark streaking, transitioning to a rich orange-rufous on the breast, belly, and flanks. Undertail coverts are white. The bill is dark, and legs and feet are bright orange.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, melodious, and varied series of fluty phrases, often incorporating mimicry. Alarm calls are typically harsh churring notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across eastern and southern Africa, from Ethiopia and Eritrea south through East Africa to South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesDark olive-brown upperparts, Orange-rufous belly and flanks, Dark bill, Bright orange legs and feet, Streaked throat
Description
The Olive Thrush is a medium-sized thrush characterized by its dark olive-brown upperparts and contrasting warm orange-rufous underparts. It is a common and widespread species found across various habitats in eastern and southern Africa, often seen foraging on the ground for invertebrates and fruit.
