About the Ethiopian Thrush
The Ethiopian thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found primarily in Ethiopia, and also locally in Eritrea. It is a medium-sized thrush 20–22 cm long, with a brown back, two vertical dark brown bars on the face, a spotted breast and belly, and an unusually short tail. Compared to the closely related groundscraper thrush from further south in Africa, it is browner, less grey-coloured above, and has a less marked face pattern.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus simensis |
| Species Codes | grothr2, ETTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ethiopian Thrush belong to?
The Ethiopian Thrush (Turdus simensis) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ethiopian Thrush?
The Ethiopian thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found primarily in Ethiopia, and also locally in Eritrea. It is a medium-sized thrush 20–22 cm long, with a brown back, two vertical dark brown bars on the face, a spotted breast and belly, and an unusually short tail. Compared ...
Where can I report a Ethiopian Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Ethiopian Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grothr2, or on iNaturalist.
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