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African Thrush

African Thrush

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The African Thrush is a common and widespread thrush across sub-Saharan Africa. It has a plain olive-brown upperparts, a dusky breast, and an orange-yellow bill.
Where to spot
Forests, woodlands, savannas, parks, gardens, and urban areas across much of sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Commonly observed foraging on the ground or in trees. Its general thrush shape and orange-yellow bill are good field marks. Listen for its rich, melodic, and varied song.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, particularly vocal at dawn and dusk.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus pelios 260581620.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus pelios 260581633.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus pelios 437692267.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Turdus pelios 441663086.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This highly adaptable thrush is a familiar sight in African gardens and parks, often seen foraging on lawns and producing a varied, melodious song.
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