About the Abyssinian Ground-Thrush
The Abyssinian ground thrush is a thrush from the family Turdidae which is native to north-east Africa where it lives at high altitude in montane forests. Its binomial nomenclature honors the 19th century Italian explorer of East Africa Carlo Piaggia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Geokichla piaggiae |
| Species Codes | abgthr1, ABGT, AGTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Abyssinian Ground-Thrush belong to?
The Abyssinian Ground-Thrush (Geokichla piaggiae) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Abyssinian Ground-Thrush?
The Abyssinian ground thrush is a thrush from the family Turdidae which is native to north-east Africa where it lives at high altitude in montane forests. Its binomial nomenclature honors the 19th century Italian explorer of East Africa Carlo Piaggia....
Where can I report a Abyssinian Ground-Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Abyssinian Ground-Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code abgthr1, or on iNaturalist.
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