About the Taita Thrush
The Taita thrush, also known as the Taita olive thrush or Heller's ground thrush, is an endangered bird in the thrush family Turdidae, endemic to the Taita Hills in southern Kenya.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus helleri |
| Species Codes | taithr1, TATH |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Taita Thrush belong to?
The Taita Thrush (Turdus helleri) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Taita Thrush?
The Taita Thrush is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Taita Thrush?
The Taita thrush, also known as the Taita olive thrush or Heller's ground thrush, is an endangered bird in the thrush family Turdidae, endemic to the Taita Hills in southern Kenya....
Where can I report a Taita Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Taita Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code taithr1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Thrushes and Allies 194 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
194
Species in Family
22
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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