Spotted Morning-Thrush
NameSpotted Morning-Thrush
Common NameSpotted Morning-Thrush
Scientific NameCichladusa guttata
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are a warm rufous-brown, contrasting with a white throat and breast that are heavily marked with bold black spots. The flanks are also spotted, and the belly is whitish. It has a distinctive reddish-brown eye and a dark bill. The head shows some streaking and a pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its rich, melodious, and varied song, which often includes mimicry of other bird species. It also produces a range of chattering and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, primarily from southern Somalia through Kenya and Tanzania, extending into parts of Uganda and northern Mozambique.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily spotted white breast and flanks, Rufous-brown upperparts, Reddish-brown eye, Longish tail, Melodious and varied song
Description
The Spotted Morning-Thrush is a medium-sized passerine bird with rufous-brown upperparts and striking heavily spotted white underparts. It typically forages on the ground in dense vegetation, often flicking its tail.
