The Groundscraper Thrush is a distinctive thrush found in southern Africa, known for its heavily spotted underparts and its habit of foraging conspicuously on the ground.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, savannas, grasslands with scattered trees, and suburban gardens across southern Africa.
How to spot
Easily observed in open areas. Look for it walking deliberately on the ground, often pausing to listen for prey before probing the soil. Its spotted plumage is a good field mark.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, particularly noticeable when foraging.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, savannas, grasslands with scattered trees, and suburban gardens across southern Africa.
How to spot
Easily observed in open areas. Look for it walking deliberately on the ground, often pausing to listen for prey before probing the soil. Its spotted plumage is a good field mark.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, particularly noticeable when foraging.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
As its name suggests, this thrush is highly terrestrial, spending most of its time on the ground, 'scraping' or digging for insects and worms.
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