About the Olive Thrush
The olive thrush is, in its range, one of the most common members of the thrush family (Turdidae). It occurs in African highlands from the montane regions in Eastern and Central Africa in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in the south. It is a bird of forest and woodland, but has locally adapted to parks and large gardens in suburban areas.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus olivaceus |
| Species Codes | olithr2, OLTH, SAOT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Olive Thrush belong to?
The Olive Thrush (Turdus olivaceus) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Olive Thrush?
The olive thrush is, in its range, one of the most common members of the thrush family (Turdidae). It occurs in African highlands from the montane regions in Eastern and Central Africa in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in the south. It is a bird of forest and woodland, but has locally adapted to...
Where can I report a Olive Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Olive Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code olithr2, or on iNaturalist.
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