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Abyssinian Thrush

Abyssinian Thrush

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The Abyssinian Thrush is a widespread African thrush, closely related to the Olive Thrush, and found in diverse forested and open habitats across East Africa. It has olive-brown upperparts and a mottled breast.
Where to spot
Forests, woodlands, savannas, parks, and gardens across East Africa, from Sudan and Eritrea south to northern Malawi.
How to spot
Relatively common and often approachable. Look for it foraging on the ground or perching in trees. Its appearance is similar to the Olive Thrush; range is a key differentiator. Listen for its rich song.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often seen foraging on the ground. Most vocal at dawn and dusk.
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File:Abyssinian Thrush (Turdus abyssinicus) (46579719271).jpg
File:Abyssinian Thrush Turdus abyssinicus, Debre Libanos, Ethiopia.jpg
File:Abyssinian Thrush Turdus abyssinicus, Kenya.jpg
File:Luigi Balugani - Turdus abyssinicus (Mountain Thrush) - B1977.14.8488(30) - Yale Center for British Art.jpg
File:Turdus abyssinicus, East Africa.jpg
File:Turdus abyssinicus, Gondar, Ethiopia 2018-02-04.jpg
File:Turdus abyssinicus, Thomson's Falls Park, Kenya.jpg
File:Abyssinian Thrush (Turdus abyssinicus) (16341647185).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Abyssinian Thrush (Turdus abyssinicus) (46579719271).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Abyssinian Thrush Turdus abyssinicus, Debre Libanos, Ethiopia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Abyssinian Thrush Turdus abyssinicus, Kenya.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Luigi Balugani - Turdus abyssinicus (Mountain Thrush) - B1977.14.8488(30) - Yale Center for British Art.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus abyssinicus, East Africa.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus abyssinicus, Gondar, Ethiopia 2018-02-04.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus abyssinicus, Thomson's Falls Park, Kenya.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This thrush is highly adaptable, found from high-altitude montane forests to more degraded woodlands and suburban areas.
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