About the African Thrush
The African thrush or West African thrush is a passerine bird in the thrush family Turdidae. It is common in well-wooded areas over much of the western part of sub-Saharan Africa, it was once considered to be conspecific with the olive thrush but that species has now been split further. Populations are resident (non-migratory).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus pelios |
| Species Codes | afrthr1, AFTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Thrush belong to?
The African Thrush (Turdus pelios) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Thrush?
The African thrush or West African thrush is a passerine bird in the thrush family Turdidae. It is common in well-wooded areas over much of the western part of sub-Saharan Africa, it was once considered to be conspecific with the olive thrush but that species has now been split further. Populations ...
Where can I report a African Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of African Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrthr1, or on iNaturalist.
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